Reports of Celebration Emerge in Iran Following Supreme Leader Khamenei's Alleged Death in Airstrikes

Tehran. Some Iranian citizens expressed happiness upon hearing the news that the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in American and Israeli airstrikes. BBC Persian broadcast videos of celebrations taking place in several Iranian cities.

However, looking at the situation on Sunday morning, most activities on the streets appeared to be organized events by pro-government supporters mourning the death of the Supreme Leader. Since it was morning, it is anticipated that the situation might change towards the end of the day.

People were seen in the streets of Isfahan, a city in central Iran, cheering loudly and honking car horns. Families of some deceased protesters also celebrated in their homes and on the streets. Reuters reported that celebrations also took place in Karaj, a city near Tehran. 

According to news agencies, photos released from Tehran show some people holding pictures of Khamenei and expressing grief.