Was Iran expecting a U.S. strike? Khamenei breaks 37-yr ritual amid tensions, skips key defence meet
For the first time in 37 years, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei skipped a key military loyalty event, sparking global concern. The unprecedented absence comes as tensions rise between Iran and the United States, with Trump threatening potential strikes. Khamenei has called on Iranians to participate in February 11 rallies, urging them to 'disappoint the enemy.'