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Watch: Iranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles

March 2, 2026

Following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian Americans gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate, expressing hope for the future of Iran. The celebrations involved dancing in the streets and waving flags, with gratitude directed towards U. S. and Israeli leaders.

An extra long Iranian flag is carried through a crowd, with a BBC reporter smiling to camera on the right

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Iranian Americans celebrated in Los Angeles after the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Los Angeles has the largest population of Iranians outside of Iran.
Participants expressed hope for Iran's future and thanked Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.
Police closed streets to allow for safe celebrations.

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Watch: Iranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles

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Watch: Iranian Americans celebrate on the streets of Los Angeles

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