Report Questions Pezeshkian’s Meeting With Iran’s Supreme Leader

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A report by Iran International, cited by Livemint, questions whether Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Unnamed sources said Pezeshkian met a man presented as Khamenei inside a dark, heavily tinted car in Tehran. The meeting reportedly lasted a few minutes, and security prevented a handshake.

The account differs from Pezeshkian’s public statement that he spent two and a half hours with Khamenei in a cordial atmosphere. Khamenei has not appeared publicly for about five months, while no verified audio or video of him has been released. Official accounts have also reportedly been inconsistent.

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The claims remain difficult to verify because they rely on unnamed sources and limited public evidence. Pezeshkian’s account also lacks independent confirmation. Treating either version as proven would be premature. The secrecy surrounding Iran’s leadership may encourage speculation, but it does not establish that the meeting was staged or accurately reported. Clearer evidence is needed before firm conclusions are drawn.

Source: livemint.com

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