Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:20am on 06 Aug 2026,Thursday International
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has become "very difficult" amid the ongoing war, while insisting Khamenei's leadership remains a vital source of strength for the country. In an interview with state broadcaster IRIB, Pezeshkian said he had nonetheless held productive meetings with the supreme leader and praised his "kindness and very sound logic." Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his father after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a US-Israeli strike earlier this year, has largely remained out of public view since assuming office, fuelling speculation over his role and accessibility during the conflict. (PC: News18)
