In a symbolic act of mourning and defiance, a red “flag of revenge” was hoisted over the dome of the Jamkaran Mosque following the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in an airstrike. The gesture is widely seen as a sign of retaliation and a call for justice after the attack that reportedly killed the longtime Iranian leader.
The red flag was raised atop the mosque in the holy city of Qom, a significant religious centre for Shia Muslims. The banner traditionally symbolizes a demand for vengeance and is often associated with martyrdom in Shia Islamic tradition. Media reports described the move as a reflection of growing anger among supporters as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East.
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Khamenei was reportedly killed in Tehran during an airstrike on Saturday in what has been described as a joint military operation by Israeli and US forces. Iranian state media confirmed his death on Sunday, sparking widespread mourning and protests in several countries, including India.
Reacting to the development, US President Donald Trump issued a strong statement, describing Khamenei as “one of the most evil people in history” and calling his death a turning point for Iran.
“This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country,” Trump said.
The developments mark a dramatic escalation in regional tensions, with fears of further retaliation and unrest growing in the aftermath of the strike.
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