Supreme Leader Makes Public Appearance After Israel War

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the outbreak of the Israel-Lebanon war last week.

The Iranian leader, who is an influential religious and political figure, was seen attending a ceremony at the Imam Hussein shrine in the city of Karbala, Iraq, on Saturday. He had not been seen in public since the outbreak of the war and the resulting massive protests in Iran over the government's handling of the conflict.

What's Next?

The Iranian government has not yet commented on the supreme leader's appearance or his possible plans. However, his visit to Iraq comes at a time when the Islamic Republic is facing increasing international isolation and criticism over its nuclear program and human rights record.