Iran has raised a symbolic red flag of revenge above the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom on Friday, June 13, signalling preparations for retaliation following recent Israeli airstrikes.
A video published on X showed the moment the flag was raised. In Iranian tradition, the red flag symbolises a call for justice and retribution, often linked to martyrdom and war.
Hundreds of protestors gathered at the mosque, chanting anti-Israeli slogans and demanding “severe punishment” for Israel. The crowd waved national flags, underscoring growing public outrage.
Earlier on Friday, Israeli jets launched Operation Rising Lion, striking key military and nuclear facilities across Iran. The airstrikes reportedly resulted in multiple fatalities, including senior military officials, nuclear scientists, and civilians.
The attack on Iran comes just days before a fresh round of US-Iranian talks was due to take place in Oman, aimed at finding a diplomatic solution to the standoff over Iran’s nuclear programme.