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Iranian Ayatola Ali Hamenei’s supreme leader made his first public appearance since the beginning of Iran’s conflict with Israel, according to the state media.
State television shots showed him that they greet the worshipers at a mosque on Saturday during a ceremony the day before the Ashura Shiite Festival.
Hamenei’s last appearance was at a recorded address during the conflict with Israel, which began on June 13 and during which top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists were killed.
Israel has begun a surprising attack on nuclear and military sites in Iran, after which Iran avenge air attacks aimed at Israel.
During the 12-day war with Israel, Hamenei appeared on television in three video messages and there was speculation that he was hiding in a bunker.
On Saturday, Iranian media coverage was dominated by the appearance of Hamenei, with footage of supporters expressing joy when they see it on television.
Hamenei sees to turn to the senior priest Mahmoud Karimi, encouraging him to “sing a hymn, ohran.” The patriotic song became especially popular during the recent conflict with Israel.
State television said the video was filmed in the Tehran mosque I have Homeini, named after the founder of the Islamic Republic.
Iranian television invited people to send videos that share their reactions to Khamenei’s return to the public’s eyes.
Its appearance comes when the Shiite Muslim country observes a period of mourning during the month of Muharram, traditionally visited by the Supreme Leader.
Ashura takes place on the 10th day of Muharam – this year falls on July 6 – during which Shiite Muslims celebrate the death of the grandson of the prophet Mohammed, Hossein.
On June 26, in pre -recorded remarks broadcast on state television, Hamenei said Iran would not surrender to Israel, despite the calls of US President Donald Trump.
The US has joined the war with strikes Iranian nuclear facilities On June 22.
The operation was attended by 125 US military aircraft and headed for three nuclear facilities: Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan.
The Iranian judicial system said more than 900 people were killed during the 12-day war.