Western Media Covers Supreme Leader’s Presence at Ashura Night Ceremony
According too webangah News Agency, Reuters reported that Iran’s Supreme Leader made his first public appearance since the war with Israel by attending a religious ceremony.
The news agency stated: Ayatollah Seyyed ali Khamenei participated in a religious ceremony on Saturday night, marking his first public appearance since the outbreak of the 12-day war with Israel during which several senior Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists were martyred.
The agency added that video footage broadcast by Iran’s state television showed Ayatollah Khamenei attending the Ashura night commemoration at a venue where many official events are held. Attendees chanted religious slogans and stood in respect as he entered the hall.
Associated Press also covered the Supreme Leader’s participation in the ashura ceremonies under the headline: “Iran’s leader appears at Ashura vigil – first public appearance as war began.”
The AP reported: “Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended Saturday night’s Ashura mourning ceremony – his first public appearance since hostilities between Iran and Israel began.”
