Iran president denies Khamenei health rumors, affirms leader's final say

Iranian President Pezeshkian publicly stated that Supreme Leader Khamenei is healthy and retains final decision-making authority, attributing health rumors to US inability to locate him. This is a rare direct denial from a senior Iranian official, likely aimed at quelling succession speculation and signaling continuity of leadership. The statement underscores that key strategic decisions remain centralized in Khamenei, with implications for nuclear and regional policy.