# Pezeshkian Meets Mojtaba Khamenei Amid Health Rumours

2026-08-09T17:42:48+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, state media reported, to discuss the country's economic challenges, military developments, and citizens' livelihood. The meeting, which took place as Pezeshkian began his third year in office, was reported by Press TV and Mehr news agency. The reported encounter comes amid Israeli media claims that Khamenei's health is 'extremely critical'. Tehran has released footage purporting to show the leader in good health. Separately, Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi said there are no ongoing negotiations with the United States, citing violations of past agreements.

## Coverage

- livemint.com <https://www.livemint.com/news/world/iran-president-pezeshkian-meets-mojtaba-khamenei-as-reports-emerge-over-supreme-leaders-extremely-critical-health-11786294334006.html>
- telanganatoday.com <https://telanganatoday.com/president-pezeshkian-meets-supreme-leader-khamenei-iranian-media>
- ndtv.com <https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/amid-questions-over-mojtaba-khameneis-health-an-iran-president-supreme-leader-meet-11887545#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: health speculation, Iran, Iran-US tensions, Masoud Pezeshkian, Mojtaba Khamenei
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