Fresh footage of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei emerges

The footage, released by Iranian media, shows Khamenei attending an academic session and reviewing a student’s research paper on the “Islamic security

A previously recorded video of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has surfaced, offering a rare glimpse of the country’s new leader as speculation continues over his health.

The footage, released by Iranian media, shows Khamenei attending an academic session and reviewing a student’s research paper on the “Islamic security model.” He is heard speaking publicly in the video for what is described as the first time since assuming the leadership, and he praises the research as flawless.

The release comes amid unverified reports that Khamenei was seriously injured during military strikes that resulted in the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state media has sought to counter the reports by broadcasting the footage, although the exact date when it was recorded remains unclear.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has also rejected claims about the supreme leader’s deteriorating health, describing him as “absolutely healthy.”

Since taking office, the 56-year-old Mojtaba Khamenei has largely stayed away from public appearances, communicating mainly through written statements and official channels. His limited visibility has continued to fuel questions about his health and whereabouts.