Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is in perfect health following a lengthy meeting between the two leaders [1].
The statement arrives as a direct effort to stabilize the Iranian government amid persistent rumors regarding the health of the nation's highest authority [2].
President Pezeshkian said the meeting lasted seven hours [1]. During the session, the president said Khamenei delivered a message of "unity and cohesion" [1]. This interaction was intended to address speculation that has circulated regarding the Supreme Leader's physical condition [2].
According to reports from May 7, 2026, the president sought to provide a definitive answer to the public and international observers [2]. Pezeshkian said, "Khamenei is in perfect health" [1].
The Iranian government has not provided specific medical records to support the claim, but the length of the meeting was highlighted as evidence of the leader's capacity to engage in extended state business [1]. The president said the leadership remains stable and focused on national interests during this period [1].
While some external reports have suggested specific ailments, the official Iranian position remains that these rumors are unfounded [2]. The administration continues to emphasize the cohesion of the state's religious, and political leadership [1].
“"Khamenei is in perfect health."”
The Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority over Iran's military, judiciary, and foreign policy. Because the succession process is opaque and highly sensitive, rumors about the leader's health often trigger market volatility and internal political maneuvering. By emphasizing a seven-hour meeting and 'perfect health,' the administration is attempting to project stability and discourage any perceived power vacuum.
