Communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba ‘very difficult at moment’: Iranian PresidentIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains difficult but described his leadership as a source of strength. He accused the US and Israel of killing Ali Khamenei and said Iran continues to withstand sanctions and conflictBy IANS Published Date - 6 August 2026, 08:48 AMTehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said communication with Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is very “difficult at the moment,” but his presence is a “great strength” for the country to continue its path. “Our new dear leader’s presence is a very great strength for us to be able to continue this path, although communication with him is very difficult at the moment.” Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Ali Khamenei, was selected as Iran’s new supreme leader by the country’s Assembly of Experts in early March. Iran responded with missile and drone attacks targeting US military bases and facilities in the region.