Mourners gather in Tehran as they wait for the funeral procession of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 6, 2026. © Altaf Qadri, AP
Footage shows crowds cheering as missile launcher passes through Tehran’s Revolution Square
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- Iranian media footage shows people gathered at Tehran’s Revolution Square cheering as a missile launcher passes by.
Footage published by Iranian media on Monday shows crowds gathered at Tehran’s Revolution Square as a missile launcher moves past, with people cheering and expressing excitement.
The footage comes amid continuing tensions between Iran, the United States and ‘Israel’, as disagreements over Iran’s nuclear programme, maritime security and sanctions remain unresolved.
The Strait of Hormuz has emerged as a major flashpoint, with tensions surrounding access to the strategic waterway raising concerns about further disruption to global energy supplies. The confrontation has also involved military threats and pressure on Iran’s maritime trade, fuelling fears of renewed escalation.
Meanwhile, regional powers have pursued diplomatic efforts to prevent another round of fighting. Talks involving regional officials have reflected broader concerns that a renewed confrontation could have far-reaching consequences for the Middle East.
