Abuzar Mosque
| Abuzar Mosque | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Abuzar Mosque in January 2026 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Mosque |
| Status | Active |
| Location | |
| Location | Tehran, Tehran province |
| Country | Iran |
Interactive map of Abuzar Mosque | |
Abuzar Mosque is a historic mosque in Tehran, Iran. It was the site where Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was injured in an attempted assassination on June 27, 1981.[1][2] According to RadioFreeEurope, the interior was "targeted" and "gutted" during the 2025–2026 Iranian protests.[1] The 2026 incident occurred on January 8.[3]
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References
- ^ a b "Gutted Mosques, Eerie Calm In Tehran After Unrest". RadioFreeEurope. January 21, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
- ^ Sciolino, Elaine (2000). Persian Mirrors: The Elusive Face of Iran. New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 85. ISBN 9780743217798.
On June 27, 1981, he was giving a fiery speech at the Abuzar mosque near Tehran's vast bazaar when a bomb hidden inside a tape recorder exploded, costing him the use of his right hand.
- ^ "CCTV footage shows Abuzar Mosque in Tehran being vandalized". Reuters. January 12, 2026. Retrieved February 5, 2026.
A CCTV recording showed the interior of Abuzar Mosque in Tehran being destroyed on Thursday (January 8), a day before it was set on fire according to media reports.