Tehran: Sahiba Gafarova, the speaker of the National Assembly of Azerbaijan, attended a ceremony on Friday (July 3, 2026) to pay respect to the former Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Martyr Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Ayatollah Khamenei was assassinated in a US-Israeli airstrike on February 28 when the two criminal regimes launched their war of aggression against Iran.

According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the ceremony was a significant event that brought together various dignitaries and officials to commemorate the life and contributions of Ayatollah Khamenei.

The airstrike, which led to the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, marked a critical point in the hostilities initiated by the US and Israel. The gathering aimed to highlight and honor the leadership and sacrifices of Ayatollah Khamenei, who played a pivotal role in shaping the Islamic Revolution. The event underscored the impact of his leadership and the ongoing tensions in the region resulting from the aggression.