Pezeshkian Rebuts Rumors Regarding Khamenei’s Health

The president’s assurance stems from recent, extended consultations with the Supreme Leader, intended to neutralize reports that had circulated widely since the weekend. Complementing this, the Mehr News Agency released video footage of the leader appearing in good spirits, a move designed to directly challenge foreign intelligence assessments suggesting a critical decline. This effort to project stability occurs as Pezeshkian marks the beginning of his third year in office, a tenure defined by the transition following the sudden death of Ebrahim Raisi.

Beyond the health narrative, the administration has initiated a significant realignment of its security apparatus. The Supreme Leader appointed Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr as a political adviser and designated IRGC veteran Mohsen Rezaei as his representative to the Supreme National Security Council. These appointments signal a calculated effort to solidify internal control and streamline institutional decision-making as regional pressures mount.