Death to Israel: Shias mourn Khamenei's death in Delhi, security beefed up

Shia Muslims gathered in large numbers at the Babul Ilm mosque in Okhla Vihar, southeast Delhi, on Sunday morning to mourn the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose death was confirmed by Iranian state media. Emotional mourners held his posters, offered prayers and raised slogans, including “Israel murdabad,” as they expressed grief and anger over the reported killing of a key global Shia leader. Iranian media said the 86-year-old leader died following coordinated US and Israeli strikes, prompting a 40-day national mourning period in Iran. The gathering in Delhi reflects the wider regional impact of the developments in the Middle East and highlights Khamenei’s influence among Shia communities beyond Iran.