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Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the start of Iran’s conflict with Israel, according to state media.<\/p>\n

State television footage showed him greeting worshippers at a mosque on Saturday during a ceremony a day before the Shia festival of Ashura. <\/p>\n

Khamenei’s last appearance was in a recorded address during the conflict with Israel, which began on 13 June and during which top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists were killed. <\/p>\n

Israel launched a surprise attack on nuclear and military sites in Iran, after which Iran retaliated with aerial attacks targeting Israel. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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During the 12-day war with Israel, Khamenei appeared on TV in three video messages and there was speculation that he was hiding in a bunker. <\/p>\n

On Saturday Iranian media coverage was dominated by Khamenei’s appearance, with footage of supporters expressing joy at seeing him on television. <\/p>\n

Khamenei is seen turning to senior cleric Mahmoud Karimi, encouraging him to “sing the anthem, O Iran”. The patriotic song became particularly popular during the recent conflict with Israel.<\/p>\n

State TV said the clip was filmed at Tehran’s Imam Khomeini Mosque, named after the founder of the Islamic republic.<\/p>\n

Iranian TV has invited people to send in videos sharing their reactions to Khamenei’s return to the public eye.<\/p>\n

His appearance comes as the predominantly Shia Muslim country observes a period of mourning during the month of Muharram, traditionally attended by the Supreme Leader.<\/p>\n

Ashura is held on the 10th day of Muharram – this year falling on 6 July – during which Shia Muslims commemorate the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hossein.<\/p>\n

On 26 June, in pre-recorded remarks aired on state television, Khamenei said Iran would not surrender to Israel despite US President Donald Trump’s calls.<\/p>\n

The US joined the war with strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities on 22 June. <\/p>\n

The operation involved 125 US military aircraft and targeted three nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan. <\/p>\n

Iran’s judiciary said more than 900 people were killed during the 12-day war. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n


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