Iran's President says communication with new Supreme Leader is 'very difficult'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has revealed difficulties in communicating with the country's new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Pezeshkian made the remarks during a televised address marking the start of his third year in office, according to Mehr News Agency. He noted that while the nation continues after the previous Supreme Leader's death, communication with the current leader is "very difficult."

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Although it is very difficult to communicate with him now.

Pezeshkian's comments are significant as they mark the first time a high-ranking Iranian official has publicly addressed challenges in communicating with Mojtaba Khamenei, who was elected as the third Supreme Leader on March 8 following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a U.S. and Israeli airstrike on February 28. The new leader's whereabouts and health have been subjects of speculation due to his lack of public appearances or recorded statements since his election.

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The nation continued, and a beloved leader was re-elected.

The president also reflected on the previous Supreme Leader's influence, suggesting that social tensions might have escalated earlier without his support. He credited the former leader's backing for preventing the nation from being overthrown by missile attacks orchestrated by adversaries. Pezeshkian expressed gratitude to the Iranian people for their resilience and support, stating that the nation's survival through the most challenging period in its modern history is due to their strength.

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The existence of a new and beloved leader now gives us great strength to continue on this path.

Pezeshkian asserted that the government is determined not to disappoint its citizens, despite attempts by adversaries to incite protests and sow division. He emphasized that the nation has resisted efforts to cause societal collapse and remains governed by its leadership. The president defined 'the people' broadly, including not only those who protest but also those who harbor grievances silently and those who offer support and solidarity. He concluded by stating that with the people's backing, no power can subjugate Iran, even amidst unprecedented sanctions and threats of war.

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If it were not for his support, social tensions might have surfaced much earlier.