‘You weren’t free’: Iranians party in London and Manchester after strikes against regime | US-Israel war on Iran
The death of Ali Khamenei, the longtime ayatollah of Iran, has been confirmed following a period of celebration and mourning in London's Iranian community. Suri, a Persian grill manager, expressed happiness at the events while acknowledging the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s future. Gholam Khiabany, a senior lecturer at Goldsmiths University of London, expressed relief at Khamenei's death but warned of potential turmoil following US-Israel strikes on Iran. Despite excitement for a new Iran, many British-Iranian residents expressed concern over the current situation and the prospect of continued violence.
1 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was killed in a joint US-Israel airstrike, marking the end of his reign.
· THIS STORY — The Guardian
Following the death of Ali Khamenei, Iranian communities in London and Manchester celebrated, while experts expressed both relief and concern about the potential for future instability.
2 MAR 2026
— Times of India
Iranian diaspora communities celebrated the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei with a YMCA-style dance and flag displays, reflecting their opposition to the Islamic Republic.
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