Summary
Iranian worshipers in Tehran and other cities gathered for the first Friday prayers since the US-Israel war on Iran began, mourning their late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in early strikes. Crowds chanted against the US and Israel during the Ramadan prayers amidst ongoing military action.
Key Facts
- Iranian worshipers gathered for Friday prayers in Tehran and other cities after the start of a US-Israel war on Iran.
- The late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in an attack in the early phase of the conflict.
- Worshipers held portraits of Khamenei, chanted against the US and Israel, and showed support for the Iranian government.
- The gathering took place amid continued strikes on Iranian cities, including Tehran.
- Other cities, such as Ilam and Borujerd, also saw similar gatherings.
- The conflict has affected other regions, with Israeli strikes reported in Lebanon and Iranian retaliatory actions in the Gulf.
- Israel cancelled Friday prayers at the Al-Aqsa Mosque in East Jerusalem due to security concerns amidst the conflict.
