Iran's supreme leader makes 1st public appearance since war with Israel began
The absence of Khamenei during the war had suggested heavy security for the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state matters. State television in Iran showed Khamenei waving and nodding to the chanting crowd as he entered and sat.
There was no immediate report on any public statement made.
Iran has acknowledged the deaths of more than 900 people in the war, as well as thousands injured.
It also has confirmed serious damage to its nuclear facilities and has denied access to the sites for inspectors with the UN nuclear watchdog.
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Netanyahu suggests killing Iran's supreme leader would end conflict
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Khamenei hosted a remembrance of the 7th century martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein, at a mosque next to his office and residence in the capital, Tehran.
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