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Supreme Leader Khamenei is Alive, Iran Interested in De-escalation, Says Foreign Minister
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed Supreme Leader Khamenei is alive and expressed willingness for de-escalation talks after U.S.-Israeli strikes, despite no current communication.
- On Feb. 28, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi told NBC News that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was still alive 'as far as I know' after U.S. and Israeli strikes began early Saturday, adding 'All high ranking officials are alive' and leadership remains intact.
- Amid Saturday's strikes, Israeli outlets reported growing indications that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was injured or killed, while others cautioned confirmation was pending, targeting his Tehran compound.
- Iran responded by striking U.S. military bases in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iraq, causing devastation and drawing Gulf nations' calls for restraint and diplomacy.
- Despite reported high-level casualties, Araghchi said Iran seeks de-escalation, invited U.S. contact, and noted no communication from anyone yet.
- Facing protests at home, Iran insists on its right to enrich uranium and refuses talks on its long-range missile programme or support for Hamas and Hezbollah.
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