A senior Iranian official has dismissed claims by the United States regarding the health of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, asserting that he is in good health. Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi, a member of the Assembly of Experts and deputy for international affairs in the office of the Supreme Leader, stated that such tactics are employed by the West to provoke reactions and spread rumors.
Qomi's Statement on Health Rumors
"Some people ask about the health status of His Eminence the Leader, Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei. This is a trick used by the enemy, who wants to say, 'Why is he not present? Why doesn't he send an audio or video message?'" Qomi said, as quoted by Fars News Agency. "Why don't the people who have visited him come forward and speak?' They want to use these questions to force us into reacting, so they can achieve their goals," he added.
Details of the Bomb Attack
Qomi confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei was in the building that was bombed but was ultimately saved. "He was in that very building that was bombed, where others were martyred. Just minutes before the explosion, by God's will he had gone into the courtyard. God wanted him to be preserved," he said. "Currently, he is in perfect health and is actively managing affairs. He oversees matters related to negotiations and field operations with his direct supervision. Recently, he even gave specific instructions to the negotiating team regarding what actions to take under various conditions. He has full command over the situation," Qomi added.
Focus on Preserving the Leader's Life
Qomi emphasized that despite injuries, Iranian officials are focused on preserving the Supreme Leader's life. "Right now, the most important issue for us is to help preserve the life of His Eminence the Leader, who is currently the Proof of God on earth. And I assure you that despite the injuries he sustained there, Almighty God preserved him as a treasure for the Shia," he said.
US Media Reports Contradicted
This comes as several US media outlets reported that Khamenei is facing critical medical challenges after surviving a bomb attack, raising questions over his ability to exercise full control as the country navigates war and fragile ceasefire talks. According to a New York Times report, Khamenei has undergone surgery on his hand, suffered severe facial burns, and is awaiting a prosthetic leg following injuries sustained in the strike. While he remains mentally capable of making decisions, his physical condition has significantly limited his direct engagement. The New York Times had reported earlier that Mojtaba Khamenei has largely remained out of public view following the February 28 airstrikes on the compound of the former Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, where he had been residing. The attack also led to the deaths of his wife and son.
