>>176863
[The media is using stock photos and video (that could be prerecorded) at events of Khamenei. Much like George Soros...could be long gone]

As of February 28, 2026, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was last reported to have made a public appearance on January 31, 2026, when he visited the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini to mark the beginning of the 47th anniversary celebrations of the Islamic Revolution
. This appearance followed a period of absence amidst high tensions.

Previous Major Appearance: Prior to that, he appeared on July 5, 2025, to mark the eve of Ashura, which was his first public, in-person appearance following a 12-day conflict with Israel in June 2025.
Context: During the 2025 conflict, he had been absent from public view and appeared only via pre-recorded messages.
Recent Reports: Reports as of late February 2026 indicate his whereabouts became unclear again following recent military actions.