From lighting a cigarette with Khamenei’s picture to celebrating his death — ‘Morticia Addams’ goes viral again

The woman, who goes by the name “Morticia Addams” on X, was earlier seen in a widely shared January video relighting her cigarette using a flaming A4-sized picture of Ali Khamenei.

The act, viewed by many as a symbolic protest against Iran’s clerical regime, sparked strong reactions on social media. In Iran, burning the Supreme Leader’s image is considered a serious offence, and women are barred from publicly smoking under strict morality regulations.

Fresh video surfaces

In a new video allegedly recorded during an anti-Iran regime rally in Canada, the woman is seen celebrating what she described as the Supreme Leader’s death. Sharing the clip on X, she wrote: “Didn't I say we'll dance on your grave?”

In another post, she appeared to cheer what she called “mooshali’s pathetic death,” and referenced remarks attributed to former US President Donald Trump, quoting him as saying, “He died like a rat.”

Khamenei's death

According to Iranian state media reports, Ali Khamenei was killed in his office early Saturday during coordinated US-Israeli air strikes. The reported strike was described as part of a broader military campaign targeting Iran’s ruling establishment, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions.

President Donald Trump announced that American forces had carried out the strike, calling Khamenei “one of the most evil people in history” and urging Iranians to “take back their country.”

Viral moment

The woman first gained attention in January when footage showed her setting fire to a printed image of Khamenei and using it to light her cigarette. The clip, believed to have been recorded amid protests against Iran’s clerical leadership, quickly circulated online.

The act was interpreted by supporters as a protest against state control over women’s lives and restrictions on personal freedoms, while critics condemned it as inflammatory.

The latest developments have further intensified debate online, as tensions in the Middle East continue to mount following the reported strike.