London, United Kingdom – Iranian expats and supporters poured into the streets on February 28, 2026, celebrating after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier that day.

Video filmed by X user mm captures spontaneous scenes along a busy London road lined with shops and traffic. A large crowd gathered waving pre-1979 Lion and Sun flags, American banners, and portraits of Reza Pahlavi. Smiles and tears were visible as people of all ages linked arms and danced in circles.

As the handheld camera moved through the throng, emotional moments unfolded. Groups hugged and high-fived, elders raised clenched fists, and young supporters spun with flags draped over their shoulders. Persian music played loudly, blending with chants of “Freedom!” and “Down with the dictator!” echoing between buildings and transforming the typically reserved avenue into a celebration of hope.

The footage pans across sidewalks packed with supporters. Some held signs thanking Trump and Netanyahu, while others distributed sweets and waved from car windows, expressing gratitude for the strikes and voicing aspirations for a democratic Iran.

Wider shots reveal the procession stretching far down the street, mirroring rallies from Los Angeles to Paris as thousands hailed what they described as the end of Khamenei’s era.

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