Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that communication with the current Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, is challenging.
During a televised interview on August 5, marking his second anniversary in office, Pezeshkian said, "It is currently very difficult to communicate with the new Supreme Leader." However, he did not provide specific reasons for this difficulty.
He also referenced the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who passed away during U.S. and Israeli airstrikes at the beginning of the war.
Pezeshkian emphasized, "The enemies aimed to collapse the nation through missile attacks, but Iran has remained steadfast, and a new Supreme Leader has been elected. The very existence of the new leader is a significant strength that allows us to continue on this path."
Mojtaba Khamenei, who was injured in the airstrikes that occurred on February 28, following his father's death, has not yet made a public appearance since being elected as Supreme Leader. His absence was noted during the funeral of Ali Khamenei last month. Iranian authorities have not provided specific details regarding Mojtaba's health or the reasons for his lack of public activity.
Pezeshkian's comments about the communication issues with the Supreme Leader have raised questions regarding Mojtaba's current status and his level of involvement in state affairs.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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