Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that he recently held a meeting with Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei, describing the interaction as friendly, calm and based on mutual trust.

According to the Iranian news agency Mizan, President Pezeshkian disclosed details of the meeting while addressing trade representatives and bazaar officials in Tehran.

He said the meeting with the supreme leader lasted around two and a half hours, although he did not specify when it took place.

“The meeting took place in a very friendly and calm atmosphere, where discussions were held directly and openly,” the Iranian president said.

The revelation is being viewed as significant because reports regarding injuries to Mojtaba Khamenei had been circulating since attacks on Iran on February 28, after which he had not appeared publicly.

Analysts see Pezeshkian’s remarks as confirmation that the supreme leader remains active and engaged in state affairs.

The Iranian president said public office should not be viewed as a source of privilege or superiority but rather as a heavy responsibility centred on public service, accountability and commitment.

He added that what impressed him most during the meeting was the supreme leader’s manner of conversation, conduct and approach to issues, which created an atmosphere of trust, calmness, empathy and direct dialogue.