TEHRAN, August 10, 2026 — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in perfect health, dismissing circulating rumors about the leader’s condition.
Speaking in an interview with state broadcaster IRIB, Pezeshkian described a recent seven- to eight-hour meeting with the Supreme Leader as “very good.” He said the two discussed a range of national issues, including people’s livelihoods, employment, housing, and the impact of sanctions.
“From the aspect of health, he is completely healthy,” Pezeshkian stated. “Someone who can sit and debate with us for seven, eight hours cannot have any health problems.”
The president added that the Supreme Leader emphasized the importance of national unity and solidarity during the talks.
Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran’s Supreme Leader in March 2026 after the Assembly of Experts selected him following the death of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in joint U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28. The younger Khamenei has not made any public appearances since taking office, leading to persistent speculation about his health.
In recent days, Israeli media outlets reported that Mojtaba Khamenei was in an “extremely critical condition.” Iranian state media responded over the weekend by releasing an undated video showing him appearing to be in good health.
Pezeshkian’s comments mark the most direct official reassurance from a senior Iranian official on the matter. Iranian media confirmed the lengthy private meeting took place as the president began his third year in office.
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