Mojtaba Khamenei meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly lasted around two and a half hours following the recent appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s Supreme Leader. The development has attracted international attention as it marks the first publicly acknowledged meeting involving the new Iranian leader since March 2026.
According to Iranian state media, President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed that he recently met face-to-face with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Reports stated that the discussion continued for nearly two and a half hours in what officials described as a positive and cooperative atmosphere.
🇮🇷 Iranian President Confirms First Public Meeting
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei was conducted in a calm and direct environment. According to official media reports, the president described the Supreme Leader’s behavior as confident, humble, and friendly during the discussions.
The meeting is considered significant because it is the first publicly mentioned interaction involving Mojtaba Khamenei since he was selected as Iran’s Supreme Leader in March.
🏛️ Meeting Lasted Nearly Two and a Half Hours
State media reports said the discussion between the Iranian president and Supreme Leader continued for approximately two and a half hours.
President Pezeshkian reportedly said the communication style and attitude of Mojtaba Khamenei created an atmosphere of trust, direct dialogue, and coordination during the session. He also described the Supreme Leader as determined and active in state affairs.
📢 Reports Emerged Amid Health Speculation
The statement from the Iranian president came at a time when conflicting reports regarding the health and public appearance of Mojtaba Khamenei have continued circulating internationally.
Several reports had claimed that the current Supreme Leader suffered injuries during a previously reported Israeli strike linked to the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei earlier this year.
⚠️ Claims About Injury and Security Concerns
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had reportedly stated that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured during the same attack and had remained at an undisclosed location afterward.
Iranian officials also acknowledged that the Supreme Leader suffered a leg injury but claimed he was recovering quickly and continuing state responsibilities with full awareness and control.
📺 No Public Appearance Since Selection
Despite becoming Supreme Leader in March 2026, Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly in any official event, video statement, or recent photograph.
According to reports, all statements attributed to the Supreme Leader have so far only been read through Iranian state television rather than delivered directly by him on camera.
🔒 Security Around Supreme Leader Reportedly Tightened
Some international reports also claimed that even several senior Iranian officials have limited access to Mojtaba Khamenei.
According to those reports, senior commanders of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard have established strict security measures around the Supreme Leader amid ongoing regional tensions and security concerns.