IRAN PRESIDENT SAYS CONTACT WITH SUPREME LEADER IS 'VERY DIFFICULT'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "very difficult" after the leader was reportedly wounded in a U.S.–Israeli strike that killed his father.

Speaking to the press, Pezeshkian explained that the strike left Khamenei incapacitated and that he is attempting to maintain stability amid uncertainty. He also defended Khamenei against growing speculation about the Supreme Leader’s absence from public view.

The incident highlights continuing tensions between Iran and the United States while raising concerns about the continuity of Iran’s leadership structure.

• President Pezeshkian reports difficulty in contacting Supreme Leader Khamenei.
• Khamenei was reportedly wounded in a U.S.–Israeli strike that killed his father.
• Pezeshkian defends Khamenei against speculation regarding his public absence.

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