Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared an Iranian victory against the US on Israel, despite reports of his severe injuries. He urged national unity and vigilance against enemy "trickery." Meanwhile, former President Trump expressed a desire to meet Khamenei, despite previous dismissals.
Marco Rubio stated that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and increasingly involved in leadership matters, despite not being seen publicly since February 28, 2026. Rubio also mentioned Iran's agreement to negotiate its nuclear program and claimed US success in brokering peace deals.
US Senator Marco Rubio stated that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, despite being unseen publicly since February 28, is "increasingly engaging" in leadership matters through written communications and intermediaries. Rubio suggested Khamenei's absence may stem from concerns over leadership safety following a reported US-led strike in Tehran.
As speculation grows over the possibility of an agreement between Iran and the US, Pezeshkian said he had met with the new Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, who is still to appear in public following his appointment.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities non-negotiable, calling the US the "Great Satan" and asserting that foreigners have no place in the Persian Gulf. He emphasized that Iran's technological and military assets are national treasures to be protected by its population.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei declared Iran's nuclear and missile capabilities non-negotiable, calling the US the "Great Satan" and asserting that foreigners have no place in the Persian Gulf. He emphasized that Iran's technological and military assets are national treasures to be protected by its population.
