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Khamenei Returns to Public View at Ashura Ceremony After Israel Conflict

Marking his first appearance since June 13, the supreme leader’s return reinforces his authority after weeks of seclusion.

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Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had remained out of public view during the height of the conflict with Israel.
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Overview

  • Khamenei waved to a chanting crowd upon entering Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosque on July 5 during the eve of Ashura.
  • His in-person appearance was the first since Israel’s surprise air strikes on June 13 triggered a 12-day war.
  • State media outlets including Fars news agency shared footage of him seated among senior officials under heightened security.
  • Iran has denied UN nuclear inspectors access to its facilities since the strikes, escalating concerns over its nuclear program.
  • President Trump publicly acknowledged that US forces knew Khamenei’s location but had no plans to target him.