New Image by IRGC Fails to End Online Speculation Over Mojtaba Khamenei
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- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) released a new image of Mojtaba Khamenei, stating he is in "complete health."
- The move aims to counter online speculation about his condition, which has circulated for months due to his absence from public view.
- The image, published on social media and the Supreme Leader's website, has drawn skeptical reactions online, with many demanding recent video footage.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has released a new photograph of Mojtaba Khamenei, asserting that he is in "complete health." This action is intended to quell months of online speculation regarding his condition, fueled by his prolonged absence from public view.
The IRGC's press channel on X and the official website of the Supreme Leader's office published the image. This release comes amid persistent rumors and discussions on social media questioning Khamenei's well-being and whereabouts.
However, the photograph has failed to fully satisfy online critics. Many users expressed skepticism about the image's authenticity, demanding recent video evidence instead of a still photograph. The lack of public appearances by Mojtaba Khamenei for several months continues to fuel conjecture.
The Iranian regime has not provided further public statements addressing the online speculation beyond the release of this single image.
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