Mojtaba Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearance for 'understandable reasons,' says Russia

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Nearly a month after being appointed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has yet to make a public appearance, fuelling speculation about his health and whereabouts.

While he has issued several public statements, broadcast on national television, his continued absence from view has raised questions internationally.

Seeking to quell the rumours, Russia’s ambassador to Iran, Alexey Dedov, said Mojtaba Khamenei remains in the country.