Mojtaba Khamenei seen, heard in rare video amid health concerns
A new video of Mojtaba Khamenei has been released by Iranian state media to dispel rumors regarding his health and whereabouts. The footage follows international speculation, fueled by Donald Trump, that he was seriously injured following the death of his father.
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The health and status of potential successors in the Iranian leadership are critical to regional stability and international geopolitical strategy.
A new video of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has surfaced amid growing mystery over his health, appearance and whereabouts.According to Al Arabiya, Iran’s Fars News released archival footage showing Mojtaba Khamenei surrounded by a group of people who offered prayers before beginning their discussions.The footage comes amid repeated claims by US President Donald Trump that Mojtaba is in "bad shape" and was "seriously injured" following the strikes that killed his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s longest-serving Supreme Leader.This is the second video of Mojtaba Khamenei to emerge in August. The footage, however, is undated.It is also the first video in which his voice can be clearly heard. The video showed Mojtaba presiding religious academic discussion with clerics.The video was first published by Mehr, a semi-official Iranian news agency sponsored by the government and run by the Islamic Development Organisation.
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