Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that communication with the country’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently “very difficult.”
In an interview with Iranian state television, Pezeshkian stated that despite the challenges in communication with Khamenei, his presence remains a significant source of strength for the country to continue moving forward.
The specifics of the communication difficulties were not disclosed by Pezeshkian, and further details were not provided in the report by CBS News on Wednesday.
Furthermore, Pezeshkian defended his leader, expressing confidence in holding productive meetings with Khamenei and noting his “goodwill and very reasonable logic.”
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has not made public appearances since the death of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a US-Israel joint airstrike in February.
Earlier this year, Iranian officials reportedly informed American media that the new Supreme Leader had sustained serious injuries but was in good spirits.
Conflicting reports on his injuries circulated, with some indicating life-threatening wounds from the attack.
Rumors suggest severe burns on Khamenei’s face and lips, making speech difficult and necessitating facial reconstructive surgery. Additionally, reports mentioned surgery on one hand and awaiting a new prosthetic.
Other sources claimed only minor injuries behind Khamenei’s ear, with knee and back injuries but overall good health.
Notably, Khamenei did not attend his father’s funeral last month, and the Iranian regime has not released any videos or audios of the Supreme Leader.
An Iranian media report raised concerns that this lack of appearances may disclose Khamenei’s whereabouts and condition.
Reportedly on August 3rd, Khamenei warned Pezeshkian that he would accept the President’s resignation if he resubmits it.
Earlier in May, Pezeshkian had expressed his inability to fulfill constitutional duties and requested immediate resignation, as reported earlier.