Arabic version: طهران تكشف عن لقطات لأضرار مجمع خامنئي

Iranian state media has released what it calls the first footage showing damage to the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s compound in Tehran. This video marks what is described as the first visual evidence of the damage sustained during the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Khamenei was killed on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, prompting the release of the footage to coincide with his burial. The images depict significant damage to the compound, highlighting the impact of the hostilities on Iranian leadership landmarks.

According to Al Jazeera, the release of this footage comes at a moment of heightened scrutiny regarding the implications of the conflict for Iran’s political landscape and its leadership.

The video serves not only as a record of the destruction but also as a symbolic representation of the current state of affairs in the region, as Iran navigates the challenges posed by external military actions.