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Iran president meets supreme leader amid health secrecy
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader’s office said on Sunday, but gave no details of the meeting’s time, place, or content. This comes as Khamenei has…
The Story in Brief
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the leader’s office said on Sunday, but gave no details of the meeting’s time, place, or content. This comes as Khamenei has not appeared in public since becoming Supreme Leader, fueling speculation about his health. Indiatvnews.com reports the meeting but notes the lack of transparency.
The Indian Opinion
The secrecy around Khamenei’s health and public appearances feeds a familiar cycle of rumour and denial in Tehran. Both supporters who claim the leader is vigorous and opponents who whisper of incapacity are guessing. The real test will be a state television appearance or a Friday sermon, either will settle the question of how much control the office still holds.
Source: indiatvnews.com
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