Iran Shoots Down US Claims About Supreme Leader's Health
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been at the center of a lot of attention lately, especially after a bomb attack on his compound. But Iranian officials are now speaking out against claims made by the US that Khamenei is having major health problems.
Some people have been asking about Khamenei's health, and Iranian officials say it's all just a trick. They think the US is trying to get a rise out of them, to make them react and create more drama.
One of Khamenei's top advisors, Ayatollah Mohsen Qomi, said that the US is just trying to cause trouble. He confirmed that Khamenei was in the building when it was bombed, but he's fine. In fact, Qomi said that Khamenei was spared because of a lucky accident - he had just stepped outside when the bomb went off.
Khamenei is currently in perfect health, according to Qomi. He's still giving orders and making decisions, and he's even been giving instructions to the negotiating team. Qomi said that the US is just trying to pretend like Khamenei is struggling because they want to weaken Iran's position in the war.
Iran is focused on preserving Khamenei's life right now. They're trying to make sure he gets the medical help he needs, and they're working hard to keep him safe. Qomi said that Khamenei is still the 'Proof of God on earth', and they're all doing everything they can to protect him.
The US claims about Khamenei's health are based on reports from the New York Times, which said that he's undergone surgery on his hand, has severe facial burns, and is waiting for a prosthetic leg. But Iranian officials are saying that's not true.
The whole situation is pretty confusing, but one thing is clear: Iran is not going to let the US get away with spreading false information about their leader.