Iran's state television and the official website of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei released a video showing a mosque inside the leader's residence compound [1, 2].

The release follows recent military strikes carried out by the U.S. and Israel as part of an ongoing conflict [1, 2]. By broadcasting footage of the compound, the Iranian government is providing a visual record of the site following these attacks.

The footage was aired Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2026 [1, 3]. The video purportedly offers a glimpse of the interior of the residence compound located in Tehran [1, 2].

Reports regarding the outcome of the strikes have varied. Some sources, including the Associated Press, refer to the "slain" supreme leader [1]. Other reports indicated that protesters in Isfahan sought revenge after the attacks killed Khamenei [1].

State media and the official website of the Supreme Leader served as the primary distributors of the video [1, 2]. The footage appears to be a strategic communication effort by the state to address the aftermath of the U.S.-Israeli operations [1, 2].

“Iran released a video purportedly showing a mosque inside Khamenei's residence compound.”

The release of footage from a highly secure and private location like the Supreme Leader's residence is an unusual move for the Iranian state. This action likely serves as a tool for domestic stability or a response to international reports regarding the casualties and damage caused by U.S. and Israeli strikes, attempting to control the narrative surrounding the leadership's status.