Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – A red flag was raised over Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The 86-year-old Shia cleric was killed in an attack by the United States and Israel on Saturday local time.
On Monday, March 2, 2026, several media outlets reported the hoisting of a red flag atop the dome of the Jamkaran Mosque in the city of Qom. This symbolic gesture, referred to as a “flag of revenge,” signals the anger and desire for retribution among his supporters in Iran.
“Following the assassination of the Supreme Leader, Tehran is flying what it calls a ‘flag of vengeance’ red,” wrote the X account @IranObserver0.
“Following the assassination of the Supreme Leader, Tehran is flying what is being called a ‘flag of vengeance’ red over the dome of the Jamkaran Mosque, a significant religious site,” reported the ANI news agency.
Qom is a Shia holy city and a major center for theological education in Iran. The mosque has been a prominent site since Khamenei assumed power in 1989.
Meanwhile, Oman’s Foreign Ministry, which has historically mediated between the U.S. And Iran, stated that Tehran is open to de-escalation following retaliatory strikes. Earlier, Iranian attacks on several Gulf countries, including Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia – all of which host U.S. Military bases – caused building damage and airspace closures. The development underscores growing regional instability following the Supreme Leader’s death.
“Iran is reportedly willing to talk,” Reuters reported.
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