Pakistan, July 6 -- Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei made his first public appearance on Saturday after weeks of staying out of sight during the recent air war with Israel. State television aired footage showing him attending an Ashura ceremony, where dozens of people stood and chanted as he entered a hall commonly used for major government events.
Khamenei had not been seen in public since the conflict began on June 13, a period marked by intense airstrikes that killed several top Iranian commanders and nuclear scientists. During that time, he only released pre-recorded video messages, reportedly staying in a secure location for safety reasons. His appearance now signals a return to normalcy in Tehran's leadership activities....