Iran's Supreme Leader Increasingly Active, Rubio Tells Congress
Marco Rubio told Congress on Tuesday that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasingly engaged at some level. The testimony offered no details on the nature of the engagement or any policy steps.
thehindu.comU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Tuesday that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasingly engaged at some level. Rubio made the statement during a hearing before members of Congress.
The testimony did not specify the nature or topics of the reported engagement. No policy changes or next steps were outlined. Mojtaba Khamenei holds the position of Supreme Leader in Iran.
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