Iran's Khamenei Makes First Public Appearance Since Conflict With Israel, Attends Mourning Event

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance on Saturday, 5 July, since the conflict between Iran and Israel began, according to state media. The 86-year-old leader had been out of public view during weeks of growing regional tensions.State TV showed Khamenei greeting worshippers at the Imam Khomeini Mosque in central Tehran during a ceremony marking the eve of Ashura, an important Shia Muslim observance.He appeared on stage dressed in black, while the crowd raised their fists and chanted slogans like “The blood in our veins for our leader!” n18oc_worldNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube