Iran President: Communication with new Supreme Leader difficult

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged the challenges in communicating with the nation's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei, who reportedly sustained injuries during an earlier U.S.-Israel airstrike. In a televised address marking his second year in office, Pezeshkian recounted the circumstances surrounding the previous Supreme Leader's death, stating that adversaries believed missile attacks could dismantle the country.

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Although communication with the Supreme Leader is very difficult now, the existence of the new leader is a great strength for us to continue on this path.

"The enemies calculated that they could destroy the country with missile attacks and destruction, but the support of the Supreme Leader did not allow this," Pezeshkian said. He described the previous leader's death as a "barbaric act" by enemies who mistakenly believed the nation would collapse. However, he affirmed that the country endured and elected a new leader.

Pezeshkian emphasized the significance of the new leader's presence, stating, "Although communication with the Supreme Leader is very difficult now, the existence of the new leader is a great strength for us to continue on this path." The new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba, has not appeared in public since his succession, citing security concerns, and was also absent from his father's recent funeral.

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The enemies calculated that they could destroy the country with missile attacks and destruction, but the support of the Supreme Leader did not allow this.

Addressing internal political dynamics, Pezeshkian clarified remarks made by Mojtaba Khamenei regarding a past Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Pezeshkian stated that while some factions sought to exploit divisions, the Supreme Leader's view was ultimately accepted. "The Supreme Leader had his own opinion and said, 'If more than three-quarters agree, I will accept it.' In fact, 12 out of 13 agreed, and the Supreme Leader accepted it," he explained, highlighting that decisions are made based on professional opinions, despite attempts by some to spread untruths.

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The Supreme Leader had his own opinion and said, 'If more than three-quarters agree, I will accept it.' In fact, 12 out of 13 agreed, and the Supreme Leader accepted it.