Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war

Al Jazeera Thursday 25 June 2026, 03:55 UTC 1 min read

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Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei's killing in the US-Iran war Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war Thousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. Mourners carried flags, banners and images of Khamenei as Iran prepared to commemorate one of the most significant events in the Shia calendar. Published On 25 Jun 2026

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