Thousands of Iranians both inside and outside the country are celebrating this Saturday the fall of the regime of the supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who according to reports, is believed to have died following the joint attacks by the United States and Israel since dawn.
Posts shared on platforms like X show thousands of citizens in the streets during the early morning to celebrate what they describe as the end of decades of repression under the Islamic Republic.
In some messages, there is mention of a "party for the death of the tyrant" and a people that "lost their fear."
So far, there has been no official statement from the Iranian authorities that broadly confirms or denies the situation, but U.S. President Donald Trump himself suggested that Khamenei may have died.
Some videos show nighttime gatherings with slogans in favor of freedom and against the Islamic regime.
Other images, shared from cities like London, Miami, and various locations in Australia, depict members of the Iranian diaspora celebrating what they consider the end of a political era.
In London, there were even scenes shared of Iranians and Israelis celebrating together, in a symbolic gesture of unity.
Messages posted by Iranian users claim that "the people are beginning to be free" and that the fall of the religious leader opens the door to profound political change.
Iran has undergone a period of intense internal tensions in recent years, marked by massive protests against the regime, reports of repression, restrictions on civil liberties, and growing social discontent, particularly among young people and women.
The most significant demonstrations occurred following the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, which sparked a wave of protests under the slogan "Woman, Life, Freedom." Since then, the country has faced cycles of mobilization and repression.
In the international arena, the situation has been exacerbated by economic sanctions, diplomatic isolation, and recent military operations amid the escalation with the United States and Israel.
While images of celebrations continue to circulate, the political landscape within Iran remains uncertain. Analysts warn that any transition will depend on the stance of the security forces, the clerical apparatus, and the military sectors that have upheld the regime for decades.
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