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President Pezeshkian Meets Supreme Leader, Defends Khamenei’s Health

8/12/2026

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President Masoud Pezeshkian said he met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for seven to eight hours.
He called the meeting “very good” and said they discussed worsening living standards and unity.
Pezeshkian told state TV Khamenei was in “perfect health” despite injury in the February 28 Israeli strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Khamenei’s continued absence has deepened factional disputes in Tehran, leading hard-liners to demand Pezeshkian’s resignation.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian said he met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for seven to eight hours.
He called the meeting “very good” and said they discussed worsening living standards and unity.
Pezeshkian told state TV Khamenei was in “perfect health” despite injury in the February 28 Israeli strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Khamenei’s continued absence has deepened factional disputes in Tehran, leading hard-liners to demand Pezeshkian’s resignation.