Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei, 83, appeared today (Saturday) during Husseiniya’s 40th anniversary celebration, making his first appearance in two weeks, and after spreading the news of his deteriorating health.
And Iranian television broadcast Khamenei’s speech to the crowd, inviting them to rely on the Koran, which requires patience in the face of difficult times.
In his speech, Khamenei said that patience means perseverance, endurance, not getting tired and not feeling in a dead end, stressing the need to follow the right path and urging others to it, in a clear reference to the economic problems of Iran, as the country is subject to US sanctions.
And the New York Times had indicated yesterday (Friday), citing four people, which it described as those familiar with Khamenei’s health situation, that the Supreme Leader canceled all meetings and public appearances last week after falling ill. , adding that he is currently bedridden and under observation by doctors.
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