Khamenei Misses Annual Air Force Ceremony for First Time Since 1989

Was Iran expecting a U.S. strike? Khamenei breaks 37-yr ritual amid tensions, skips key defence meet

For the first time in 37 years, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei skipped a key military loyalty event, sparking global concern. The unprecedented absence comes as tensions rise between Iran and the United States, with Trump threatening potential strikes. Khamenei has called on Iranians to participate in February 11 rallies, urging them to 'disappoint the enemy.'

After Trump’s Threats, Khamenei Breaks 37-Year Military Tradition

The date marks the anniversary of Feb 8, 1979, when a section of the Iranian Air Force pledged allegiance to revolutionary leader Ruhollah Khomeini, accelerating the collapse of the Pahlavi monarchy.

Mystery as Iran’s Supreme Leader skips event for first time in decades

IRAN'S Supreme Leader has skipped a key military event - fuelling rumours about security as Trump's military build up across the...

Khamenei skips key meeting with air force generals for first time in 37 years amid Iran-US tensions— here's what we know

Khamenei has joined the annual session every year since taking leadership in 1989 --  even through the COVID-19 outbreak, according to a report.

A first: Ayatollah Khamenei misses air force swearing-in ceremony, raising questions regarding his condition

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei cancels planned appearance at Iranian Air Force ceremony, marking the first time since taking power he has failed to appear, raising questions regarding his condition. By World Israel News Staff Iran’s supreme leader was noticeably absent from an annual Iranian Air Force ceremony on Sunday, after cancelling his planned appearance at the last minute. Ever since he came to power in 1989, following the death of Ayatollah Ruho…

Khamenei breaks 37-year tradition, skips key air force meeting amid US tensions

State outlets report commanders’ meet without supreme leader present