Iran’s Supreme Leader appears in public for first time since start of war

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Office of the Supreme Leader/AP)

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has made his first public appearance since the 12-day war between Israel and Iran began, attending a mourning ceremony on the eve of Ashoura.

The absence of Mr Khamenei during the war had suggested heavy security for the Iranian leader, who has final say on all state matters.