Iran’s supreme leader Khamenei makes first public appearance at mourning ceremony since Iran-Israel war started

New Delhi: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began. Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony on Saturday on the eve of Ashoura. The State TV in Iran showed him waving and nodding to the crowd, which rose to its feet as he entered and sat at a mosque next to his office and residence in the capital, Tehran.

It is important to note that there was no immediate report on any public statement made. Iranian officials such as the Parliament speaker were present. Such events are always held under heavy security.

The 86-year-old Khamenei had spent the war in a bunker as threats to his life escalated.

Donald Trump Sent Warning To Khamenei:

US President Donald Trump sent warnings via social media to Khamenei that the US knew where he was but had no plans to kill him, “at least for now.” This came after the United States inserted itself into the war by bombing three key nuclear sites in Iran.

Khamenei’s Statement:

Khamenei made his first public statement on June 26, shortly after a ceasefire began, saying in a prerecorded statement that Tehran had delivered a “slap to America’s face” by striking a U.S. air base in Qatar, and warning against further attacks by the U.S. or Israel on Iran.

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