Hassan Khomeini, grandson of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini and a potential candidate for Iran’s next Supreme Leader, has called on citizens to stay present in the streets and mosques. According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, he urged people not to leave these spaces even for a moment, emphasizing that the nation’s strength lies in the hearts and presence of its people.

He further stated that everyone should remain in mosques until the conflict ends, filling them as symbols of unity and resistance. Khomeini described city mosques and squares as the country’s strong foundations, urging citizens to occupy every square while wearing black and carrying Imam Hussein’s flags.

Although Hassan Khomeini holds no official position and has limited influence within Iran’s security or ruling establishment, he is known for being less hardline than many of his peers. His name was removed from the 2016 Experts Assembly election list, reflecting his complex standing within Iran’s political landscape.