Tehran releases footage showing ruins of late Iranian leader’s compound

Iranian state media has released what it claims is the first footage showing damage to the compound of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The late leader's residence and associated facilities have reportedly sustained significant damage.

The released video offers a glimpse into the current state of the compound, which serves as a significant religious and historical site. The footage appears to document the extent of the destruction, though the specific causes and timeline of the damage were not detailed in the initial reports.

Ayatollah Khomeini led Iran from 1979 until his death in 1989. His compound in Tehran remains a place of pilgrimage and remembrance for many in Iran. The release of this footage by state media may carry symbolic or political significance within the country.

Further details regarding the condition of the compound and the circumstances surrounding the damage are expected to emerge as more information becomes available from Iranian sources.