Iran Reports Supreme Leader Slightly Injured; Reviews U.S. Proposal to End War

Iranian officials publicly described the health of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for the first time, stating he sustained marginal injuries and is in complete health. ” Hosseini rejected reports of serious injury, stating the enemy is spreading rumors and that the leader will address the public when the time is right.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Thursday that he held a meeting with Khamenei lasting more than two hours at an undisclosed location. Pezeshkian described the encounter as his first in-person meeting with the supreme leader since the latter assumed power.

“What struck me most during this meeting was the vision and the humble and sincere approach of the supreme leader of the Islamic Revolution,” Pezeshkian said, according to Iranian state media. The president added that the leader’s conduct offered a model of responsibility and listening to the people.

The disclosure comes as Iran’s leadership reviews a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the war. Both the president and supreme leader are examining the proposal, according to the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Pope Leo, in an address marking his first anniversary as head of the Catholic Church, asked God to inspire world leaders to calm global tensions and reduce hatred. The pontiff spoke one day after meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican.

Rubio described the meeting as “very cordial” amid Iran tensions, according to The Hill. Al-Monitor reported that Pope Leo asked God to inspire leaders to calm tensions after the Rubio meeting.

The Iranian government maintains that Khamenei is in good physical condition and undergoing only routine medical monitoring. Regional media summarized the official position as showing no indication of serious deterioration in his condition. No confirmed location for the supreme leader has been made public. Reports of internal splits between military and civilian leadership remain unverified.