Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in "good health" and suffered only minor injuries during the February 28 strikes, senior Iranian officials said on Friday, dismissing mounting speculation over his condition and ability to govern.The officials insisted that Khamenei remains actively involved in state affairs and accused Iran’s enemies of spreading "rumours and false claims" about his health following the attack that reportedly killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, along with several senior Iranian figures.Mazaher Hosseini, head of protocol in the office of the supreme leader, said Mojtaba Khamenei sustained only limited injuries during the strike. According to Iran International English, Hosseini said Khamenei suffered injuries to his kneecap, lower back and the area behind his ear."During the attack Khamenei as not in the place where the attack took place. They hit his home where is wife was killed. He was on his way, on the stairs, when the missile stuck there. Hewas on the stairs when the blast knocked him on the ground," Hosseini said while addressing supporters, Iranian International English reported."Thank God, he is in good health. The enemy is spreading all kinds of rumours and false claims. They want to see him and find him, but people should be patient and not rush. He will speak to you when the time is right," he added.Hosseini also acknowledged that"a small piece of shrapnel had hit him behind the ear" but insisted that the wounds were...
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in "good health" and suffered only minor injuries during the February 28 strikes, senior Iranian officials said on Friday, dismissing mounting speculation...