Mojtaba Khamenei's voice finally heard: Iran shares new video amid health concerns
Iran has released a rare video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei to address ongoing speculation regarding his health and whereabouts. The leader has not made a public appearance since taking power following the death of his father in February.
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The stability of Iran's leadership is a critical factor in the ongoing regional conflict and global geopolitical security.
Iran has released a rare, undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei presiding over a religious academic study session, in what appears to be the first time his voice has been heard. The video shows the 56-year-old leader listening as a student presents a thesis before offering his assessment of the work.Shared by Iran's Fars news agency, the previously unseen footage interacting with the students. HT could not independently verify the authenticity of the video. Mojtaba's health concernsMojtaba took over as Iran's Supreme Leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28, setting off the ongoing war.Reports emerging before and after his appointment, however, claimed that Mojtaba was injured and may have been disfigured in the same strikes.
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