Iran Releases 15-Second Video of Mojtaba Khamenei as Health Rumors Swirl
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Aug 10
Iran Releases 15-Second Video of Mojtaba Khamenei as Health Rumors Swirl
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Aug 10
Summary
Mehr News Agency published an undated video under 15 seconds long showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei speaking with several men, his first footage released since war began and his father was killed.
The clip gave no date or location and appeared similar to another video issued earlier this year, limiting its value as proof against speculation over Khamenei’s condition and whereabouts.
State media also said President Masoud Pezeshkian met Khamenei in late July to discuss military and economic issues, though Pezeshkian has recently given conflicting accounts of how easily he can reach him.
Qasem Qoraishi of the Basij said more footage would follow showing Khamenei in public and with armed forces commanders, underscoring Tehran’s effort to rebut rumors after reports he was badly injured in the Feb. 28 strike.