Nigerian Shias Mourn Iran's Old Supreme Leader Amid Son's Rise to Power After Assassination

Hundreds of Nigerian Shia Muslims gathered in Kano to mourn the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader of Iran, following his assassination in a US-Israeli attack. The son of Khamenei, Hassan Khamenei, has taken over as Iran's new supreme leader. Mourners paid their respects to the late leader at a mosque, reflecting on the significance of Khamenei's impact on their faith and community. The event marks a somber moment for Nigeria's Shia population, which has strong ties with Iran.