- Instead, judiciary chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei represented the leadership at the main prayer ground in Tehran
- Despite this, reports indicate that additional US troops are being deployed to the Middle East
- Authorities, however, stated that no radiation leakage occurred following the latest strike
Thousands of Iranians gathered on Saturday to observe Eid al-Fitr prayers, marking the close of Ramadan amid ongoing tensions involving the United States and Israel, following reports of a strike on Iran’s nuclear facility in Natanz.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that Mojtaba Khamenei, who recently assumed leadership after the death of his father in a reported joint US-Israeli attack, has not appeared publicly.
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Instead, judiciary chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei represented the leadership at the main prayer ground in Tehran, where large crowds filled the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque and surrounding areas.
In a show of support, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended Eid greetings to Iran’s leadership, expressing solidarity and reaffirming Moscow’s continued partnership with Tehran during the crisis.
Iran’s Atomic Energy Organisation confirmed that the Natanz nuclear site, located in Isfahan province, was among the facilities targeted. The site, known for uranium enrichment activities, had previously sustained damage during last year’s conflict.
Authorities, however, stated that no radiation leakage occurred following the latest strike.
The situation unfolds after weeks of escalating conflict that have disrupted global oil markets and affected shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump signaled the possibility of reducing military operations in the region, noting that key objectives were close to being achieved.
Despite this, reports indicate that additional US troops are being deployed to the Middle East, while Iran continues missile operations targeting Israel and parts of the Gulf region.
In response, Israeli forces have carried out strikes on what they described as strategic targets within Tehran, as hostilities persist.
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