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Hyderabad Rally Honors Khamenei, Thousands Condemn US-Israel Strike

The Telangana Iranian community and Shia organizations held a large rally in Hyderabad to honor the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and condemn his killing in a reported joint US-Israel strike. Thousands of demonstrators, including women carrying candles and pictures, raised slogans against Israel and the United States while calling for peace. Community leaders emphasized that people joined the protest irrespective of religion, expressing solidarity with Iran. The strike has escalated the West Asia conflict, triggering Iranian retaliatory strikes and an emergency session in Iran to select a successor.

Key Points: Hyderabad Rally Condemns Killing of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei

  • Massive Hyderabad rally honors Khamenei
  • Protest condemns US-Israel joint strike
  • Demonstrators call for end to war and apology
  • Shia organizations lead mourning protests
  • Retaliatory strikes escalate West Asia conflict
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Telangana Iranian community honours Khamenei; thousands march in Hyderabad to condemn killing

Thousands in Hyderabad protest US-Israel strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Community leaders call for peace.

"We loved him and wanted to see him as a leader... War is not right in any sense. - Protester"

Hyderabad, March 4

The Telangana Iranian community held a massive rally on Tuesday in which the consul general of the Islamic Republic of Iran participated in Hyderabad to honour Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, after his death.

The protest was held to condemn the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, reportedly carried out by Israeli and US forces. Demonstrators raised slogans against Israel and the United States during the rally.

One of the protestors described Khamenei as a worker for humanity and peace. "We loved him and wanted to see him as a leader. He is a good leader. We lost that leader. That is why we came here to condemn him. War is not right in any sense," she said.

"We have seen in history, as far as I know, Iran has never waged war in such situations.""Stopping the war is the best thing. But what is the solution? The solution is that whoever has made a mistake, they will accept it. If there is an apology, that would be good," she added.

Speaking to ANI, another demonstrator, Moulana Hannan Razvi, said, "People joined the protest irrespective of religion, expressing solidarity with Iran."

Around thousands of people participated, including women who carried candles and pictures of the late leader for their cause.

Earlier on Sunday, Shia organisations Majma-e-Ulama wa Khutaba and Matami Anjuman-o-Grohan organised a protest rally in Telangana's Hyderabad, condemning the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Demonstrators raised slogans against Israel and the United States during the rally.

A large number of people participated in protests against the Israeli and US forces.

Speaking to ANI, Moulana Ali Hyder Farishta said, "The news from Iran is that the Supreme Leader was killed in a strike from Israel. The whole world is mourning, and in Hyderabad, thousands of youth gathered and mourned his death. There were slogans against the cruel forces of the US."

Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who had led Iran since 1989, on Saturday, after the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, the Assembly of Experts convened a rare emergency session to select a successor.

During this high-stakes meeting in Qom, an Israeli strike targeted the building where senior clerics were gathered, according to an Israeli security official.

The West Asia conflict has now entered its fourth day of escalation following the joint US and Israeli strikes that killed the Supreme Leader and other top Iranian officials. In response, Tehran has launched retaliatory strikes against American military bases and Israeli assets throughout the Middle East.

- ANI

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Sarah B
It's interesting to see such a large rally in Hyderabad. India has always had a policy of strategic autonomy. While people have a right to protest, we must be careful that our soil isn't used for conflicts that aren't ours. Our foreign policy has served us well so far.
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Vikram M
The article says people joined "irrespective of religion." That's a good sign of Hyderabad's composite culture. But honestly, as an average Indian, my worry is oil prices. If this war expands, petrol will become unaffordable. That's the real impact on our lives.
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Priya S
Respectfully, while everyone has a right to mourn, we must also remember India's own interests. We have vital relationships with multiple players in the region. I hope the protests remain peaceful and don't complicate things for our diplomats. Peace is the only way forward.
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Rohit P
War anywhere is bad for business everywhere. Many Indians work in the Middle East and our exports go there. This instability is the last thing we need when the global economy is already shaky. Hope cooler heads prevail soon.
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Kavya N
The loss of any life is tragic. But as an Indian citizen, my question is different: What does this mean for Chabahar Port? It's a crucial project for us. I trust our government to navigate these tricky waters and protect our strategic investments.

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