AdvertisementAfter the initial jubilation in “Tehrangeles” and other local Iranian American communities, with thousands taking to the streets to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the tone of some conversations this week grew more sober. Customers sit at Sipp Coffee House across the street from Tochal Market and Damoka rug store on Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles on Friday. He recognized some Iranian American students inside the makeshift compound, while others lined up outside with counterprotesters. We got to keep our churches.” (Christina House / Los Angeles Times)But he also remembers the nightmare that followed. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)He has lived in Los Angeles since 2000, opening a couple of restaurants.

Source: Los Angeles Times March 07, 2026 14:01 UTC