Editorial photo #13385495 Politics

Iranian-Americans celebrate reported death of Khamenei

Demonstrators hang a cmbined American and pre-revolutionary Iran sun and lion flag from the roof of the building housing the Iranian interests section as they celebrate the reported killing of the Islamic regime’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in Washington, D.C., U.S., on February 28, 2026. Many have waited decades for this moment, but it remains unclear who or what will follow Khamenei’s death. (Photo by Allison Bailey/NurPhoto)

Photo details

Photo ID: #13385495
Date taken: 28 February 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Allison Bailey/NurPhoto
Category: Politics

Related keywords

Small Group of People Part Of American flag Ayatollah DC District of Columbia Georgetown Iran Iranian Iranian-Americans Islamic Islamic regime Israel Khamenei Leader Supreme Supreme Leader US USA United States Washington affluent air strikes area boutique boutiques celebrate celebration death demonstration demonstrators district flag killing march martyrs neighborhood pre-1979 pre-revolutionary protest protesters protestors rally regime remembrance reported reports restaurants restuarant shopping sun and lion flag victims pre-revolutionary Iran flag Iranian interests section reported killing Ali Khamenei Washington D.C. February 28 2026 decades uncertainty succession leadership change political event symbolism regime change flag symbolism photo Allison Bailey NurPhoto political demonstration U.S. Iranian diaspora political unrest international relations geopolitical impact power vacuum