Mojtaba Khamenei's voice finally heard: Iran shares new video amid health concerns
The rare footage shows him presiding over a religious session as Iranian officials seek to quell rumors about his condition and public absence.
- On Monday, Iranian media released rare, undated footage of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei presiding over a religious academic study session, marking a public appearance amid ongoing health speculation.
- Reports that Mojtaba sustained severe injuries during the February 28 US-Israeli strike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, fueled widespread health concerns about his condition.
- The 56-year-old leader assessed a student's thesis on the "Islamic Security Model" in the footage, assigning a score of 19.5 out of 20 and describing the work as "flawless."
- Dismissing health rumors, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Mojtaba is "completely healthy" after a "very good" meeting, though the video's release date remains unconfirmed by independent sources.
- Heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington provide backdrop for the release, as the US increases economic pressure through sanctions while disputes over the Strait of Hormuz complicate relations.
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Iran has released a rare, undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, in what appears to be the first time his voice has been heard publicly since taking office. In the footage, released by Iran's Fars news agency, the 56-year-old is seen leading a religious academic session. He listens to a student's presentation on a thesis and then gives his assessment of the paper. However, the authenticity of the video has not been independently verif…
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