Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.

Ali Khamenei emerged from his bunker for first time since the Israel-Iran war began, appearing at Ashoura ceremony but not making public statements.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious event on July 5, after reports he was in a "secure location" since the start of a 12-day air war with Israel