Reports related to demonstrations and public protests
On March 10, early Sunday morning, residents of Mehrshahr in Karaj, Iran, celebrated the announcement of Ayatollah Khamenei's death.
Iranians in north London are celebrating reports of Khamenei's fall, with live coverage planned on Tousi TV to document the demonstrations.
On Saturday evening, Iranians in Sweden gathered in Gothenburg to hold a "Death to Khamenei" celebration, during which they chanted, "The Shah is coming to his country, all of Iran behind him."
Residents in the Iranian town of Lapouiee gathered at the home of 15-year-old protester Pouya Jafari, who was killed by regime security forces in January, to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The gathering marks a significant moment in ongoing anti-regime protests in Iran.
Prominent Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad shared an emotional reaction to news of Supreme Leader Khamenei's death, describing the moment as significant for survivors of his rule. Alinejad used the occasion to call on others to amplify Iranian voices in discussions about Iran's future.
Iranian activist and journalist Masih Alinejad has characterized the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as a "dream come true." The statement reflects deep opposition sentiment among some Iranian dissidents toward the country's top religious and political authority.
Iranians in Genoa, Italy, took to the streets to celebrate the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei and chanted "Long live the Shah."
A video obtained by Iran International shows individuals in Tehran's Tajrish area chanting "Long live the Shah" after the death of Ali Khamenei.
A video obtained by Iran International shows residents of Rasht and other cities celebrating and chanting slogans from their homes after the announcement of Ayatollah Khamenei's death.
Iran's government has allegedly killed tens of thousands of protesters domestically and demonstrated a willingness to target civilians internationally, as evidenced by ballistic missile strikes on Israeli cities. The claims suggest the Iranian leadership poses a threat to both its own citizens and populations beyond its borders.
On March 29, images published by the Vahid Online account showed people in Iran celebrating what was reported to be the killing of Ali Khamenei, the leader of the Islamic Republic. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while not confirming the reports, suggested there are indications that Khamenei is no longer alive, referring to an Israeli strike on Khamenei's location. Iran's state media have denied these reports.
After the news of Ayatollah Khamenei's death was released, youths in Tehran chanted "Long Live the Shah" in public demonstrations.
