Iran airs rare clip of supreme leader — but here’s why it does nothing to dispel dire health rumors

Iran released a rare video Sunday of its supreme leader appearing in prime condition amid his long absence from the public eye and swirling reports of deteriorating health.

Pezeshkian, who took office in July 2024, had said in early May that he met with Khamenei, also without specifying the date, but the supreme leader's office did not issue any statements at the time.

Iran has promised to release footage of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in public and with military commandersFootage showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in public and meeting armed forces commanders will be released, a senior Basij official said on Sunday, as Iran seeks to push back against growing speculation ove

Some Israeli media reported earlier this week that Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is in “critical condition”.

Masoud Pezeshkian makes cryptic comment in state television interview

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Wednesday that communicating with Iran’s unseen Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently “very difficult.”