Iranians mourn Khamenei as they gather for first Friday prayers during war

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 6, 2026 at 12:51 PM

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Iranians gathered in Tehran and other cities for Friday prayers, the first since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran seven days prior. The worshippers, many holding portraits of the recently assassinated Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, chanted anti-US and anti-Israeli slogans. The gatherings took place during Ramadan, despite heavy bombardment on the capital. Iranian media shared footage of crowds heading to the Grand Mosque of Imam Khomeini in Tehran, mourning Khamenei and expressing support for the government. Similar scenes were reported in other cities across Iran, including Ilam, Borujerd and Zahedan.

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