“I want to cry. I want to scream. I want to dance. I want to laugh — but above all, I just want to celebrate,” said LA resident Shervin Khorramian, 55, waving an Iranian flag as he joined the elated crowd outside of the Wilshire Federal building in Westwood.
Los Angeles is home to the largest Iranian community in the US and affectionately known as “Tehrangeles.” Obtained by the CA Post
“I want to cry. I want to scream. I want to dance. I want to laugh — but above all, I just want to celebrate,” said LA resident Shervin Khorramian (left). Obtained by the CA Post
“I feel absolutely elated, and I feel hopeful,” Khorramian added. “For the first time in a long time, I feel hopeful that this really could be the turning point for Iran.”
Iran’s former crown prince Reza Pahlavi urged Iranians to unite as he eyes a possible triumphant return to the country. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
The attack also killed 10 high-ranking leaders in his fortified compound, as well over 40 top Iranian security and regime figures. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
“We’re here for freedom, for Iran. Thank you, Mr. Trump — Mr. President — and Mr. Bibi Netanyahu.” Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
Demonstrators in LA — home to the largest Iranian community in the US and affectionately known as “Tehrangeles” — marched outside the federal building waving American, Iranian and Israeli flags and holding posters thanking President Trump.
Shekoofeh, who declined to give her last name out of fear for her family still living in Iran, said it all felt like a dream.
“We need to celebrate together,” one demonstrator said. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
Some wished Khamenei had met the same fate as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and “saw justice” here in America. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
“But this was good enough for me — that he’s dead.” Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
“I can’t believe it,” she said, adding that she has been protesting in the US against the Iranian regime since 2006.
“We’re here for freedom, for Iran. Thank you, Mr. Trump — Mr. President — and Mr. Bibi Netanyahu.”
Arash Behtahj, who still has family in the country, said he can “finally” see freedom coming to Iran after 47 years. “We need to celebrate together,” he said.
“Khamenei, one of the most evil people in History, is dead,” Trump declared on his Truth Social about 15 hours after the start of the onslaught. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
The body of the 86-year-old Khamenei was reportedly recovered in the rubble and a photograph of his corpse was shown to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
“This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their Country,” Trump’s Truth Social post continued. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
He and Khorramian wished Khamenei had met the same fate as Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and “saw justice” here in America.
Many regime forces appear to by laying down their arms, Trump said. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
The president called on the IRGC and state police to “peacefully merge with the Iranian Patriots, and work together as a unit to bring back the Country to the Greatness” Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
Celebrators marched outside the federal building waving American, Iranian and Israeli flags and holding posters thanking President Trump. Jonathan Alcorn For CA Post
“I had told my friends, even if we reduce his life by one day, that is good enough for me,” Khorramian said. “I wanted him to be kidnapped the way Maduro was and brought to justice here.”
“But this was good enough for me — that he’s dead,” he added.
