Iran's President Reveals First Meeting with Supreme Leader: What Was Discussed?

Yerin Kim | 2026.05.08

Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s president, said for the first time that he met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Moztaba Hameinei. Speaking to industry leaders on the 7th (local time), Pezeshkian said he visited the Supreme Leader and held a private, two-and-a-half-hour conversation. He said he was struck by Hameinei’s humane, sincere and humble manner. Pezeshkian did not specify when the meeting took place; this is his first public confirmation that he met Hameinei in person. Hameinei has not appeared in public since his selection as Supreme Leader two months ago. #Iran #Pezeshkian #Moztaba #SupremeLeader Yonhap News TV — News inquiries and tips: KakaoTalk/LINE jebo23; Ye-rin Kim (yey@yna.co.kr)