Washington—President Donald Trump stated that he believes
Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, is still alive, amid reports and
speculation about his whereabouts.
Trump made the statement when questioned about the Iranian
leader's condition, without publicly presenting any new information to support
his assessment.
Khamenei's situation remains under international scrutiny
due to tensions between the United States and Iran and recent events that have
heightened uncertainty about the leadership of the Islamic Republic.
The US president's statement contradicts the reports
circulating about the Iranian leader's condition, and his situation continues
to be closely monitored.
Khamenei, 87, has held the highest political and religious
authority in Iran since 1989. His potential absence would have significant
repercussions for the country's internal political balance and for Tehran's
relationship with Washington.
For now, Trump maintains that, according to his assessment,
the Iranian leader is still alive, while publicly available information does
not allow for establishing all the details about his situation with certainty.