10/08/2026
Iran's semi-government news agency Mehr News has released a short video of the country's new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, which is being hailed as his first public appearance since taking office.
According to reports, various claims emerged in February about the death of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the injury of Mojtaba Khamenei during US and Israeli air strikes, after which he remained out of the public eye for a long time.
The date of the approximately 12-second video released by Mehr News is unclear, but it shows the new Iranian leader talking to his advisors and officials, appearing to be in good health.
The video, which emerged in a sensitive environment of regional tensions and potential conflict with Israel, is being seen as a response to speculation about his health and death.
Disclaimer: This post has been shared for informational purposes only based on current media reports. Information about regional political leadership has been obtained from various active news sources and should not be taken as official confirmation, personal opinion, or support.
