Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends public event after weeks of not being seen
REUTERS.COM
Ashura ceremony
SUMMARY

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made a public appearance at a religious event, marking a departure from his previous absence during a 12-day air conflict with Israel. Reports had suggested he was in a "secure location" for safety reasons. The state media broadcast showed Khamenei at the Ashura ceremony, which is significant in the Shi'ite Muslim calendar. During the conflict, he typically delivered pre-recorded messages, avoiding real-time public events. On June 26, he reaffirmed Iran's stance by stating, “Iran would not surrender” despite pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.

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