Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “completely healthy” after a meeting lasting nearly seven hours. TRT World reported the statement on August 10, citing the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Pezeshkian said the meeting addressed ongoing national problems and issues affecting people’s daily lives.

The president said he raised his concerns and problems with Khamenei, who listened normally and offered necessary advice. Pezeshkian said there was no reason for concern about the supreme leader’s physical condition. According to the state news agency IRNA, preserving national unity and cohesion was Khamenei’s most important advice during the discussion.

The meeting gave special attention to living standards, employment, housing and problems caused by international sanctions. It took place amid renewed tensions between Iran and the United States following earlier conflict, a ceasefire and the collapse of a memorandum of understanding. Pezeshkian’s public comments on Khamenei’s health were viewed as an important message amid speculation about Iran’s internal situation and leadership.