Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:56am on 06 Jul 2025,Sunday International
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared publicly for the first time in months during an Ashura ceremony in Tehran, ending speculation over his absence during a 12-day conflict with Israel. State TV showed Khamenei entering a hall amid chants, dressed in black, participating in the Shi’ite religious observance. His absence followed Israeli airstrikes that killed key Iranian military and nuclear leaders, raising questions about his location and health. Officials said safety concerns prompted pre-recorded speeches. Khamenei’s reappearance is seen as a move to project strength amid rising regional tensions and fears of further escalation with Israel. (PC: India Today)
