Mojtaba Khamenei Meets Iran Military Chief in First Public Sighting Since March

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has met with General Ali Abdollahi, head of the country's military central command, state television reported Sunday, in his first public sighting since assuming office in March. The encounter signals Khamenei's re-emergence amid prior unconfirmed reports he had been injured in early strikes during the Middle East conflict.

State TV stated that Khamenei provided "new directives and guidance for the continuation of operations to confront the enemy," though it did not identify the adversary or clarify when the meeting occurred. The report offered no further details on the nature or timing of ongoing operations.

Mojtaba Khamenei has not made public appearances since succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, who died in strikes at the start of the war. Since then, Mojtaba Khamenei has communicated only through written statements, fueling speculation about his condition and the stability of Iran's leadership.

Iran's military leadership is expected to release further operational updates in the coming days as regional tensions persist. The court will resume hearing on Tuesday.