Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei Appears in Public After Israel War

Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made his first public appearance since the recent 12-day war with Israel, attending a religious ceremony in Tehran. The octogenarian leader greeted people at a mosque as worshippers marked an important date for Shia Muslims. Khamenei, 86, was seen on stage dressed in black as the crowd chanted in support. The event took place at central Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosque, named after the Islamic republic's founder. Khamenei had not been seen in public since before the conflict began, with his last appearance being two days before the war started.

Israel’s bombing campaign targeted Iran to prevent nuclear weapon development, resulting in casualties on both sides. Despite claims of significant damage to Iran's nuclear capabilities, the UN nuclear watchdog chief stated that Iran could resume enriched uranium production in a matter of months. A US intelligence assessment also indicated that the bombings delayed Iran's nuclear program temporarily.

According to the source: The Guardian.