Protest in New York honors Iranian leader amid escalating tensions

Supporters of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gathered in New York City to hold a vigil following his death, displaying his images alongside flowers and candles. Demonstrators chanted slogans in Farsi, including calls of 'death to America, death to Israel,' and expressed solidarity with Iran.

Speakers at the event praised Khamenei's leadership and urged attendees to follow his example of devotion to his people. Some protesters carried signs expressing support for Iran and waved flags featuring the face of Jeffrey Epstein.

Counter-protesters assembled across a police barricade, chanting in opposition and voicing support for Israel and the United States, highlighting deep divisions as tensions between Iran and Israel continue to escalate.