Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. TOMB OF HARUN VILAYET. FRESCOE WITH THE AYATOLLAH KHOMEINI AND KHAMENEI. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. TOMB OF HARUN VILAYET. FRESCOE WITH THE AYATOLLAH KHOMEINI AND KHAMENEI. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

Illustration - Iran

Illustration - Iran

IRAN. ISPAHAN ESFAHAN. TOMB OF HARUN VILAYET. FRESCOE WITH THE AYATOLLAH KHOMEINI AND KHAMENEI. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

People gather during a meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

People gather during a meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

People gather during a meeting with Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

First Public Appearance Of Ayatollah Khamanei Since The Conflict With Israel - Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has emerged from his underground bunker following the recent war with Israel, making his first public appearance since the conflict. He was seen at Imam Khomeini Hussainiya on the ninth night of Muharram, a solemn occasion marking the eve of Imam Hussein’s martyrdom. This appearance reportedly comes with the tacit approval of the U.S. government, following assurances made during the Trump administration, in Tehran, Iran, July 5, 2025. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran: Apartments in Tehran Destroyed by Israeli Bombing

On Friday, June 13, Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Iran, causing widespread destruction in Tehran, damaging homes and vehicles, and halting all flights at Imam Khomeini International Airport. The attacks also targeted military facilities and nuclear sites.

Religious Coming-of-Age - Iran

Religious Coming-of-Age - Iran

A girl is reflected in a mirror next to a portrait of Ayatollah Khomeini during her Jashn-e Taklif in Shazand, Iran on January 12, 2019. Jashn-e Taklif is a coming-of-age ceremony held for girls who reach the Islamic age of religious accountability at nine years old. Photo by Sina Yaghoobpoor/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranians Mark 46th Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution - Tehran

Iranians Mark 46th Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution - Tehran

Iranians pass by a mural of Iran's leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and former leader Khomeini during a rally that marks the 46th anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranians Mark 46th Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution - Tehran

Iranians Mark 46th Anniversary Of Islamic Revolution - Tehran

A mural of Iran's current Leader Ali Khamenei and former Leader Khomeini is on a building as thousands of Iranians attend a rally that marks the 46th anniversary of Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, on February 10, 2025. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Parade Basij and IRGC - Tehran

Iran Parade Basij and IRGC - Tehran

Photo dated January 10, 2025 - Masked Basij militants hold photos of Ali Khamenei, Qassem Soleimani, Hassan Nasrallah, and Khomeini during a parade of an alleged 110,000 paramilitary Basij and IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) forces in downtown Tehran, Iran. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran Parade Basij and IRGC - Tehran

Iran Parade Basij and IRGC - Tehran

Photo dated January 10, 2025 - Young Basiji girl marches while wearing a shawl with Qassem Soleimani, Ali Khamenei, and Khomeini’s photos during a parade of an alleged 110,000 paramilitary Basij and IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) forces in downtown Tehran, Iran. Photo by Hossein Beris/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khaled Mashal Reportedly Becomes Hamas Leader After Sinwar's Death

Khaled Mashal Reportedly Becomes Hamas Leader After Sinwar's Death

File photo dated February 20, 2006 shows Palestinian exiled political leader of Hamas, Khaled Mashaal in Tehran, Iran. Following Yahya Sinwar's assassination, senior Hamas official Khaled Mashal has reportedly become a de facto leader, responsible for negotiations on hostages. Sources indicate that Mashal will act as the interim leader, overseeing communications with key stakeholders involved in negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages. Photo by Parspix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian participates in Friday prayer led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stand next to a Dragunov sniper rifle, leads Friday prayers at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei holding a Dragunov sniper rifle, leads Friday prayers at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stand next to a Dragunov sniper rifle, leads Friday prayers at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian participates in Friday prayer led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei holding a Dragunov sniper rifle, leads Friday prayers at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian participates in Friday prayer led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stand next to a Dragunov sniper rifle, leads Friday prayers at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei holding a Dragunov sniper rifle, leads Friday prayers at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian participates in Friday prayer led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian participates in Friday prayer led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian participates in Friday prayer led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Khamenei Leads Friday Prayers - Tehran

Iranian participates in Friday prayer led by Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Musalla Mosque for the first time in 4 years in Tehran, Khamenei hailed Iran-backed armed groups Hezbollah and Hamas, which are both fighting Israel, said on Friday that Iran's recent missile attack on Israel was "legal and legitimate" and was the minimum punishment for Israel's "crimes." Tehran, Iran, October 4, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iranians Cast Votes For Presidential Election - Tehran

Iranians Cast Votes For Presidential Election - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Ayatollah casts his ballot for Iran's 14th presidential election at a polling station in Tehran, Iran on June 28, 2024. Voting for Iran's 14th presidential election started at 8 a.m. (0430 GMT) on Friday, after President Ebrahim Raisi died in a helicopter crash last month. Photo by Shadati/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Casts His Vote - Tehran

Khamenei Casts His Vote - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casting his vote for the snap presidential election at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Casts His Vote - Tehran

Khamenei Casts His Vote - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casting his vote for the snap presidential election at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Casts His Vote - Tehran

Khamenei Casts His Vote - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casting his vote for the snap presidential election at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Khamenei Casts His Vote - Tehran

Khamenei Casts His Vote - Tehran

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei casting his vote for the snap presidential election at the Imam Khomeini Husseiniya in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2024. Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM