Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:27am on 09 Aug 2026,Sunday International
Iran’s semi-official Mehr News agency has released an undated video showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei interacting with followers, apparently seeking to counter reports about his health. The footage came days after Israeli media claimed the 56-year-old cleric was in an “extremely critical condition” and had been taken to a hospital. Reports also cited concerns within Iran’s leadership. However, the video’s date and circumstances could not be independently verified. Khamenei has rarely appeared publicly since becoming Supreme Leader after his father’s death in February. His prolonged absence has fueled repeated speculation about his health and whereabouts.
