Iran’s Supreme Leader Reemerges Amid War Fallout, Claims Victory Over Israel

After weeks of deadly hostilities between Iran and Israel, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Jamenei publicly reappeared for the first time since the outbreak of war that shook the region. His appearance at a religious Ashura ceremony in Tehran was not merely symbolic—it communicated defiance, resilience, and an unrepentant stance toward continued confrontation. The timing and setting could not be more telling. Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Hussein, a shrine figure in Shia Islam emphasizing sacrifice and resistance—values Jamenei clearly wanted to evoke as he appeared clad in black mourning attire. Accompanied by top Iranian officials such as Vice President Mohamad...