politics
March 8, 2026
Iranians Gather for First Friday Prayers Since US-Israel War Began (Photos, Video)
Iran held its first Friday prayers since the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei
TL;DR
- Millions of Iranians attended Friday prayers for the first time since the US assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
- The conflict has entered its second week with no clear end in sight.
- Iran's UN ambassador stated that US-Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,332 Iranian civilians and wounded thousands.
- Tehran's strikes have resulted in 11 deaths in Israel and six American service members killed.
- Worshippers chanted anti-US and anti-Israeli slogans and displayed flags supporting their government.
- Similar gatherings were reported in other Iranian cities and in several Middle Eastern countries.
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