World · 8 November 2025
Iranian Man’s Death Sparks Protests After Burning Khamenei’s Portrait
Omid Sarlak was found shot dead in his car after posting a video of himself burning a photo of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. While Iranian state media declare it a suicide, mourners chanted “Death to Khamenei” at his funeral, alleging state violence. The case has sparked renewed protests in Iran and drawn international attention to tensions between government critics and security forces.
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