A gathering of Iranian Australians took place in Federation Square, Melbourne, to celebrate the reported death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Minoo Ghamari, a Melbourne resident and former Iranian citizen who fled Iran nearly two decades ago, termed the air strikes and Khamenei's death as Iran's 'Berlin Wall moment', reflecting a profound turning point for the country's political landscape.

Dr. Ghamari expressed her astonishment at witnessing this significant event in her lifetime, having previously thought she would not live to see it. Reports from Iran suggest that many citizens are celebrating Khamenei's death, signaling a potential shift in feelings towards the oppressive regime that has ruled for decades. The strikes, said to be initiated by President Donald Trump, have sparked a wave of reactions from various groups, amplifying the turbulence in an already strained Middle Eastern geopolitical environment.

Moreover, the implications of Khamenei’s death could be far-reaching, not just within Iran, but also across global geopolitics. In response to the airstrikes, Iran has launched its counter-offensive, targeting various locations in the Middle East, which could exacerbate tensions in the region. As public mourning is expected soon, the future of Iran’s political landscape and its relationship with the rest of the world remains uncertain.