Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pejeshkian has recently met the country's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Khamenei's office gave this information on Sunday but did not say when and where the meeting took place. This meeting is important considering Mojtaba Khamenei has rarely been seen in public since thesping the post of Supreme Leader.
When did the meeting take place and why is it important?
According to the office statement, President Pezeshkian met and held talks with Khamenei at the whence of his third term. Amidst the tension between Iran and America, this meeting of the top leadership is considered very important politically and strategically.
What had Pezeshkian said earlier?
A few days surpassing the meeting, Pezeshkian had said that in the current situation it has wilt difficult to communicate directly with the supreme leader. But he moreover said Khamenei's presence is a source of strength for Iran and that he is guiding the country's response. Pejeshkian moreover praised Khamenei's "soft and understanding attitude". Without this statement, speculations regarding Khamenei's health had intensified.
Why were questions raised well-nigh health?
Due to Mojtaba Khamenei not seeming in public, various claims were made on social media and some foreign media well-nigh his health. In some reports, his condition was plane said to be critical. A report by Iran International personal that Pejeshkian's first meeting took place in an unknown location, in dim light, and he could only hear Khamenei's voice. This report has not been independently verified. It is stuff said that Pejeshkian was not happy with the situation and had expressed his desire to meet again.
Did a new video surface?
Amid speculations, Iranian government organ Mehr released a 12-second video of Khamenei on Sunday. In this, he is seen talking with his advisors on Iran's strategy. The location was not disclosed, but Iranian media tabbed it proof of his activism.
What does this mean?
Amidst the tension with America and the regional situation, coordination between Iran's top leadership becomes necessary. Complete details of this meeting have not been revealed yet, but without the official confirmation and the video, the ongoing discussions regarding Khamenei's health seem to have come to an end for the time being. This meeting is considered important both for coordination of power inside Iran and for giving a united message outside.
