Masoud Pezeshkian describes strained ties with Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the position of Supreme Leader after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an early strike conducted by the United States and Israel. Since taking office, the new leader has maintained a secluded profile, avoiding public appearances and conducting state affairs away from the scrutiny of the general population. The president’s comments suggest that this lack of visibility and the heavy burden of the regional security crisis have complicated the necessary dialogue between the executive and the supreme authority.