Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A truck carrying late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin crawls through crowds in a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A truck carrying late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin crawls through crowds in a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A truck carrying late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin crawls through crowds in a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A truck carrying late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's coffin crawls through crowds in a funeral procession in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, on July 6, 2026, following his death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and two other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner reacts during funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Mourners carry Iranian and Shiite religious flags during funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

A mourner holds up images of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and two other leaders during funeral ceremonies for Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Mourners gather during funeral ceremonies for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Photo shows the coffin (top) of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, alongside the coffins of members of his family, on stage during funeral ceremonies at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their deaths in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral for Iran's ex-leader Khamenei

Funeral ceremonies are held for late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and members of his family at the Imam Khomeini Mosalla Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, on July 5, 2026, following their death in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes in February.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 20, 2026, shows a board with the image of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran.

Scene from Tehran

Scene from Tehran

Photo taken on March 21, 2026, shows a board with the image of Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran.

UK: Thousands Join ‘Hands off Iran’ Rally in London, Demanding Immediate End to Bombing

On Saturday, March 7, thousands of protesters marched through central London calling for an end to US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with demonstrators chanting 'stop the bombing now' as they headed to the US embassy.

Qatar: Air Defenses Intercept Iranian Missile Attack Over Doha

Qatari air defenses intercepted Iranian missile attacks on Thursday, March 5. Amid loud explosions over Doha, authorities evacuated residents near the US Embassy as a precautionary measure while Iranian retaliatory strikes continued to target not only US military assets in the Gulf but also civilian and energy infrastructure.

US: Iranian Community Rallies in Los Angeles After Reports of Khamenei’s Death 2

On Saturday, February 28, members of the Iranian community gathered for a massive rally outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles following reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes. Demonstrators celebrated the news with Iranian flags and called for a "free Iran," expressing hope for regime change in their homeland.

US: Iranian Community Rallies in Los Angeles After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

On Saturday, February 28, members of the Iranian community gathered for a massive rally outside the Federal Building in Los Angeles following reports that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US and Israeli airstrikes. Demonstrators celebrated the news with Iranian flags and called for a "free Iran," expressing hope for regime change in their homeland.

UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei 2

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

US: “THANK U TRUMP” Banner Flies Over Los Angeles Celebrations After Khamenei’s Death

Many people across the U.S. rallied to celebrate the death of Ali Khamenei, with gatherings in cities from Boston to Los Angeles. On Sunday, March 1, in L.A. police closed streets near a federal building for the large crowds. Demonstrators waved flags while a plane flew overhead, trailing a banner that said, 'THANK U TRUMP,' in support of the recent strikes.

Canada: Iranian-Canadians Gather in Montreal After Reports of Khamenei’s Death

Thousands of Iranian-Canadians rallied in downtown Montreal to celebrate U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran, including reports of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death. The march, which stretched several hundred metres, featured dancing and chants for the end of the Islamic Republic. Protesters waved pre-revolutionary 'Lion and Sun' flags and carried posters of opposition leader Reza Pahlavi.

UK: London Streets Fill With Celebrations After Death of Ali Khamenei

On Saturday night, February 28, as bombs fell across the Middle East and rumors spread about the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, north London’s Finchley Road was filled with Iranian expatriates celebrating in the streets. By Sunday morning, Khamenei’s death in a joint U.S.-Israel strike was confirmed. Hundreds of people in Iran were also reported killed in the ongoing attacks, including at least 148 children who died in a strike on an elementary school in the south. Across Iran, some people celebrated while others mourned. In London, members of the Iranian community also gathered for a rally following the news.

US: Protesters Gather at Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles to Condemn Support for Iranian Regime

Protesters and supporters of Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, gathered in front of the Turkish Consulate in Los Angeles on Thursday, January 29, to condemn the Turkish government's support for the Islamic Republic. The demonstrators called for the overthrow of the current Iranian regime and urged international leaders, including the U.S. President, to increase political and military pressure to liberate Iran.

UK: Thousands Join ‘Free Iran’ March in London to Demand IRGC Proscription 4

A huge crowd of Iranians and supporters marched through central London on Sunday, January 18, to protest against the Islamic Republic of Iran regime. Protesters called on the UK government to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), close the Iranian embassy, and sever diplomatic ties with Tehran.

UK: Thousands Join ‘Free Iran’ March in London to Demand IRGC Proscription

A huge crowd of Iranians and supporters marched through central London on Sunday, January 18, to protest against the Islamic Republic of Iran regime. Protesters called on the UK government to proscribe the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), close the Iranian embassy, and sever diplomatic ties with Tehran."

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President Meeting Supreme Leader's Representatives - Tehran

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the opening ceremony of the gathering of the Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's representatives the Mullahs in the Iran's different provinces. On Saturday January 18, Masoud Pezeshkian, said Any aggression against the Supreme Leader of our country is tantamount to all-out war against the Iranian nation.Tehran, Iran, January 19, 2026 . Photo by SalamPix/ABACAPRESS.COM

India: Kargil Protesters Defy Severe Cold to Show Support for Islamic Leadership in Iran

Thousands gathered in the Kargil district of Ladakh on Friday, January 16, to demonstrate their support for the Islamic Republic of Iran and its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following weeks of domestic unrest in Iran. Organized by the Imam Khomeini Memorial Trust (IKMT), the peaceful rally featured protesters carrying both Indian and Iranian flags while chanting slogans in support of the Iranian leadership. Participants issued a strong denunciation of foreign interference, citing 'anti-Islamic' policies by the U.S. and Israel aimed at destabilizing Iran. Kargil is renowned for its severe winter conditions. Footage captures protesters chanting amid falling snow.