President Donald J. Trump’s joint military strikes with Israel against Iran have sparked massive celebrations as a regime change looks possible. Celebrants are expressing hope for the future of Iran, and appreciation for the U.S. and Israel for the decisive move.
With the news that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead, his body found under rubble in his compound in Iran after US and Israeli airstrikes, there is even more reason to believe change is near.
According to the Daily Mail, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were shown a photograph of Khamenei‘s body, according to multiple Israeli defence officials.
“A photo of the body was shown to Netanyahu and Trump,” reported Israel’s Channel 12.
“Senior Israeli officials were informed of Khamenei’s elimination. His body was recovered from the rubble of his compound,” reported public broadcaster Kan.
Tehran has yet to confirm the death, and has assured its citizens that Khamenei is “commanding the field.”
But the strikes adding the Iranian regime have sparked hopes in the hearts of many who would see it topple. In order to restore freedom and justice to Iran.
In Toronto, reporter Beth Baisch captured images of one such celebration, writing in an x post, “‘USA and Israel, thank you, thank you!’ Massive crowd in Toronto expresses gratitude for the attacks against the Islamic regime in Iran. Iranians are hopeful their country will soon be free.”
“USA and Israel, thank you, thank you!”
Massive crowd in Toronto expresses gratitude for the attacks against the Islamic regime in Iran. Iranians are hopeful their country will soon be free. pic.twitter.com/uSy1UBsdCC
— Beth Baisch 📸 (@BethBaisch) February 28, 2026
The Daily Caller News Foundation reported, “Demonstrators in Washington, D.C., celebrating U.S. military action in Iran, with ‘YMCA’ blaring and pre-revolution ‘Lion and Sun’ flags displayed.”
WATCH: Demonstrators in Washington, D.C., celebrating U.S. military action in Iran, with “YMCA” blaring and pre-revolution “Lion and Sun” flags displayed. pic.twitter.com/F6QXP8dx9j
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) February 28, 2026
Iran International English reported, “Residents in Tehran reacted with celebration following news of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death late on Saturday.”
Residents in Tehran reacted with celebration following news of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s death late on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/u9pVjucEpO
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) February 28, 2026
Other X users posted similar videos and messages.
Sana Ebrahimi, who has appeared on Fox News, posted videos captioned, “What you’re hearing is the sound of a nation roaring in celebration at the death of Khamenei, the man who murdered thousands of Iran’s children.”
What you’re hearing is the sound of a nation roaring in celebration at the death of Khamenei, the man who murdered thousands of Iran’s children. pic.twitter.com/jUOina6C3z
— ثنا ابراهیمی | Sana Ebrahimi (@__Injaneb96) February 28, 2026
X user Drew Pavlou reported I’m the platform, “Fireworks and celebrations on the streets of Tehran to mark the killing of Khamenei … while leftists in the West seethe and cry. The West is on the side of justice, completely vindicated by history. Total and complete victory.”
Journalist Asaad Sam Hanna posted the same video as Pavlou, captioned, “For all of those who are pissed about The US operation in Iran. Here’s the Iranian people celebrating it and celebrating the end of the criminal Khamenaei.”
For all of those who are pissed about The US operation in Iran.
Here's the Iranian people celebrating it and celebrating the end of the criminal Khamenaei. pic.twitter.com/BKmWwIlObt— Asaad Sam Hanna (@AsaadHannaa) February 28, 2026
