An Islamic centre in Manchester in the UK held a “silent vigil” following the death of Iran’s brutal tyrant, ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Over the weekend, President Trump confirmed that the joint US-Israel operation in Iran killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

He said his other option is to “end it in two or three days and tell the Iranians: ‘See you again in a few years if you start rebuilding [your nuclear and missile programs].”

As it turns out, the vigil wasn’t very silent. Hundreds of people, including Iranians and members of the local Jewish community, overwhelmed the vigil, turning it into a boisterous celebration.

Times of Israel reports:

Around 100 people were estimated by local media to have attended the vigil in the center of the British city for the late Iranian leader, whose 36-year rule over the Islamic Republic was marked by his hatred of the West — particularly the United States and Israel — and his regime’s brutal treatment of the Iranian public.

By contrast, local media estimated that between 300 and 400 people, including Iranians and members of the local Jewish community, gathered for a counter-protest across the street, with heavy police presence separating the two events.

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While local media described the mood at the candlelit vigil as “somber,” the scenes from across the street were cheerful and celebratory. There, people danced in circles to Persian music while waving the pre-1979 Iranian flag with the Lion and Sun emblem in the center. Israel’s Star of David flag and the British Union Jack fluttered among the crowd as well.

Some of the counter-protesters held posters of US President Donald Trump, and The Independent reported that at one point, the disco song “YMCA” by the Village People was blasted through the speakers, apparently in a nod to the US president who regularly plays the upbeat tune at his rallies.

Watch:

Manchester Islamic centre was holding a “silent vigil” tonight for dead tyrant Khamenei.

Iranians turned up outside and held a rave, along with placards of Trump
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— Tommy Robinson (@TRobinsonNewEra) March 4, 2026

The “vigil” turned into a celebratory dance party.

As ‘mourners’ walked to the memorial, apparently distressed that a brutal dictator is no longer in power, some in the crowd openly mocked them with their celebrations.

“If you are going to cry, you need to go to the other side. We are so happy Khamene is dead.”

*Warning language*

Let’s mock them tonight#Khamenehi_Is_Dead
Manchester pic.twitter.com/qYvgOs79zO

— H3NGAM3H (@H3ngam3h_h) March 5, 2026

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Trigger-happy Iranians may unite the region against them.

By now, everyone has understood that the mullahs’ regime in Iran has a strategy to try to involve all the region in a chaotic environment, thinking that this will force the regional powers that be to convince the US and Israel to stop the strikes and the Kurdish ground offensive.

That doesn’t seem to be working too well, since both Saudi Arabia and Qatar have already announced or enacted retaliatory strikes against Iran, with many others weighing in to do that, too.

If that was not enough, today it arises that Iran has hit Azerbaijan. Why? No one knows.

BREAKING:

Iranian suicide drones keep striking Nakhchivan Airport in Azerbaijan.

Iran is now attacking almost every country they can. The neighboring countries won’t put up with this craziness for too long. pic.twitter.com/RhUkOAQtee

— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 5, 2026

Watch: footage of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport hit by Iranian drones.

Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan International Airport hit by Iranian drones.

One damaged the terminal’s glass ceiling, and another crashed near a school in Shakarabad, injuring 2 people.

It’s the first time Iran has targeted Azerbaijan in its attempts to escalate and widen the… https://t.co/b9XnXxeTyX pic.twitter.com/SrVYN8dkbJ

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) March 5, 2026

Just yesterday, President Ilham Aliyev was at the Iranian embassy mourning the passing of the Ayatollah Khamenei – and today, four Iranian drones attacked a regional airport.

So, it’s now being reported that Azerbaijan is preparing ‘unspecified retaliatory measures’ after the Iranian drones injured four people in the Nakhchivan exclave.

Yesterday, Azerbaijan’s president Aliyev attended Iran’s Embassy to pay his tribute to Khamenei.

Today, Iran hit Azerbaijan’s airport with drones. pic.twitter.com/WZbVCtxgVd

— Terror Alarm (@Terror_Alarm) March 5, 2026

Reuters reported:

“Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev told a meeting of his Security Council: ‘We will not ​tolerate this unprovoked act of terror and aggression against Azerbaijan. Our Armed Forces have been ​instructed to prepare and implement appropriate retaliatory measures’.

‘We are ready to demonstrate our strength ⁠against any hostile force – and they should not forget this in Iran’, he said.”

JUST IN: In a jaw-dropping announcement, Azerbaijan’s military just stated, They are preparing “retaliatory measures” against Iran after Iranian attack drones struck the Azerbaijani city of Nakhchivan. “Retaliatory measures to defend country’s sovereignty are being prepared.” pic.twitter.com/Pr636c9WMT

— WORLD NEWS (@_MAGA_NEWS_) March 5, 2026

Iran has denied having attacked Azerbaijan, and accused the Israelis of enacting a ‘false flag’ to incriminate them – but this is hard to believe since their own Foreign Minister openly admitted that the government does not control the military anymore, and that autonomous combat units are choosing targets unsanctioned by the regime.

Read more:

LOOSE CANNONS: Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi Admits That the Civilian Government of Iran Is No Longer in Control of the Military

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President Trump on Thursday fired Kristi Noem as DHS Chief and immediately announced her replacement.

Senator Markwayne Mullin (OK) will become the next Secretary of Homeland Security effective March 31.

Markwayne Mullin will have to be confirmed by the Senate.

“I am pleased to announce that the Highly Respected United States Senator from the Great State of Oklahoma, Markwayne Mullin, will become the United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS), effective March 31, 2026. The current Secretary, Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas, our new Security Initiative in the Western Hemisphere we are announcing on Saturday in Doral, Florida,” Trump said.

“I thank Kristi for her service at “Homeland,”” Trump said on Truth Social.

“Serving 10 years in the United States House of Representatives, and 3 in the Senate, Markwayne has done a tremendous job representing the wonderful People of Oklahoma, where I won all 77 out of 77 Counties — in 2016, 2020, and 2024! A MAGA Warrior, and former undefeated professional MMA fighter, Markwayne truly gets along well with people, and knows the Wisdom and Courage required to Advance our America First Agenda,” Trump said.

“As the only Native American in the Senate, Markwayne is a fantastic advocate for our incredible Tribal Communities,” he said.

“Markwayne will work tirelessly to Keep our Border Secure, Stop Migrant Crime, Murderers, and other Criminals from illegally entering our Country, End the Scourge of Illegal Drugs and, MAKE AMERICA SAFE AGAIN. Markwayne will make a spectacular Secretary of Homeland Security. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” Trump said.

Earlier Thursday The Wall Street Journal, citing advisors, reported that President Trump was gearing up to fire Kristi Noem.

President Trump is preparing to fire Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, according to advisers.

The president has already been asking aides and congressional Republicans for names of potential replacements, the advisers said.

Read more: https://t.co/KEOKPlN6Pg pic.twitter.com/XwH00InXQK

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 5, 2026

Separately, NBC News reported earlier Thursday morning that Trump was not happy with Kristi Noem’s performance during the Congressional hearings.

NBC News reported that Trump was unhappy with Noem about her decision to approve ad campaigns.

“Trump has been speaking this week with Republican lawmakers about his displeasure with Noem and has made clear in those conversations that he is considering replacing her, according to two Republican lawmakers, a person familiar with White House’s thinking and three people familiar with the president’s private discussions,” NBC News said.

BREAKING…check back for updates.

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