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Iran’s president claims Supreme Leader Khamenei healthy, able to govern

Iran’s president claims Supreme Leader Khamenei healthy, able to govern

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is fully healthy and able to lead the country. This comes after rumors spread that Khamenei was seriously hurt or possibly dead following airstrikes on his family.

Key Facts

  • Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public for several months.
  • There were reports that he might be dead or brain-dead.
  • These reports followed airstrikes by the U.S. and Israel on February 28.
  • The airstrikes reportedly killed Khamenei’s father and predecessor.
  • President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Khamenei is "completely" healthy.
  • The president’s comments aim to end speculation about Khamenei’s health.
  • Khamenei holds the highest political and religious authority in Iran.
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