Ahmedabad Times

Iran’s Supreme Chief Mojtaba Khamenei is in “good well being” and suffered solely minor accidents in the course of the February 28 strikes, senior Iranian officers stated on Friday, dismissing mounting hypothesis over his situation and talent to control.The officers insisted that Khamenei stays actively concerned in state affairs and accused Iran’s enemies of spreading “rumours and false claims” about his well being following the assault that reportedly killed his father, former Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei, together with a number of senior Iranian figures.Mazaher Hosseini, head of protocol within the workplace of the supreme chief, stated Mojtaba Khamenei sustained solely restricted accidents in the course of the strike. In response to Iran Worldwide English, Hosseini stated Khamenei suffered accidents to his kneecap, decrease again and the world behind his ear.“Through the assault Khamenei as not within the place the place the assault befell. They hit his residence the place is spouse was killed. He was on his means, on the steps, when the missile caught there. Hewas on the steps when the blast knocked him on the bottom,” Hosseini stated whereas addressing supporters, Iranian Worldwide English reported.“Thank God, he’s in good well being. The enemy is spreading every kind of rumours and false claims. They wish to see him and discover him, however individuals ought to be affected person and never rush. He’ll communicate to you when the time is correct,” he added.Hosseini additionally acknowledged that”a small piece of shrapnel had hit him behind the ear” however insisted that the injuries had been therapeutic and that Khamenei was now “in full well being”.The remarks come amid persevering with conflicting stories over Mojtaba Khamenei’s medical situation, with a number of worldwide media stories claiming he suffered severe accidents in the course of the strikes.Earlier this month, Reuters reported, citing three individuals acquainted with his inside circle, that the 56-year-old cleric suffered extreme facial accidents and severe wounds to 1 or each legs in the course of the strike on the supreme chief’s compound in central Tehran.The report additionally claimed that a number of members of his household, together with his spouse and shut relations, had been killed within the assault alongside Ali Khamenei.In response to the report, Mojtaba Khamenei stays mentally alert and continues taking part in main state selections by means of audio conferences, together with discussions linked to the continued battle and negotiations with Washington.A separate report by CNN, citing US intelligence assessments, stated Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as a central determine in shaping Iran’s battle and negotiation technique following current US and Israeli strikes.The report stated US intelligence companies haven’t visually confirmed Khamenei’s whereabouts since he assumed management after his father’s dying.CNN additional reported that Khamenei is avoiding digital communication and relying as an alternative on trusted couriers and face-to-face conferences whereas present process medical therapy for burns and different accidents affecting elements of his face, arm, torso and leg.In the meantime, Donald Trump stated on Friday that the USA anticipated to obtain a response from Iran relating to Washington’s proposal aimed toward ending the continued West Asia battle. “We’ll hear from them supposedly tonight,” Trump advised reporters earlier than travelling to Virginia.Requested whether or not Iran was intentionally delaying the method, Trump stated, “We’ll discover out quickly sufficient.”Trump additionally rejected options that Washington had made merely a “one-page supply” to Iran. “Properly, it is greater than a one-page supply. It is a suggestion that principally stated they won’t have nuclear weapons; they will hand us the nuclear mud and plenty of different issues that we would like,” Trump stated.When requested if Iran had accepted the phrases, Trump replied, “They’ve agreed. After they agree, it does not imply a lot as a result of the following day they overlook they agreed.”