„Dr. Masoudas Pezeshkianas met with Ayatollah M. Khamenei and spoke with him at the beginning of the third year of his term,“ according to a statement from the Supreme Leader’s office, which does not specify the date of the meeting.
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M. Pezeshkianas, who began his duties in July 2024, also hinted at a meeting with M. Khamenei in early May, but at that time the office did not release any official statements.
On Wednesday, the president said that it is currently very difficult to contact M. Khamenei. Various rumors about the Supreme Leader’s health spread after reports that he was injured during strikes that took his father’s life.
M. Khamenei’s office stated that the two “thoroughly discussed the country’s issues and problems,” including “the current military situation and future prospects.”
Iran negotiated with Washington to end the war started by the US and Israel in February, but a preliminary agreement was not reached. The head of Iranian diplomacy indicated that negotiations are now only taking place through message exchanges via intermediaries.
On Sunday, the news agency “Tasnim,” citing a Revolutionary Guard general, reported that footage showing M. Khamenei among people and during meetings will be “released in the future,” but did not provide a specific time.
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