Los Angeles, USA – On March 1, 2026, a massive rally filled Westwood as crowds gathered to celebrate the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28.

Under sunny skies, hundreds packed the streets waving pre-1979 Lion and Sun flags, forming circles to dance Persian folk steps. Faces were streaked with tears and wide smiles as clapping and cheers rolled through the crowd. Some draped flags over their shoulders like capes, while others hugged and high-fived in emotional release.

As the handheld camera moved through the throng, elders raised their fists and young people in traditional attire spun with flags held high. Chants of “Freedom for Iran!” and “Thank you Trump!” echoed off buildings and palm trees, transforming Westwood Boulevard into a spontaneous festival.

Portraits of Reza Pahlavi were lifted above the sea of people, with American and Iranian flags waving side by side. The march spilled onto sidewalks as horns sounded in solidarity, reinforcing the sense of unity.

Wider views showed the crowd stretching down the avenue, mirroring diaspora rallies from New York to London, as thousands hailed the strikes as the dawn of a democratic Iran.

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