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Video of woman burning portrait of Iran’s Supreme Leader was filmed in Canada

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A video of a woman in Canada lighting a cigarette from a burning portrait of Ayatollah Khamenei has been shared with false claims it was filmed in Iran amid widespread protests across the country.

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(S+) Opinion: Iran: Young Women Ignite Cigarette at Khamenei Photo

Pictures of young Iranian women lighting a cigarette on a burning photo of the ruling revolutionary leader Ali Khamenei go around the world. This is a double provocation.

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Republicans light cigars, cigarettes on burning photos of Khamenei to show support for Iranian protesters

Republican lawmakers Sen. Tim Sheehy and Rep. Claudia Tenney express solidarity with Iran anti-regime protesters as demonstrations intensify.

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Video of woman burning portrait of Iran’s Supreme Leader was filmed in Canada

A video of a woman in Canada lighting a cigarette from a burning portrait of Ayatollah Khamenei has been shared with false claims it was filmed in Iran amid widespread protests across the country.

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Full Fact broke the news in on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
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