Iran has officially declared that its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has fully recovered from injuries sustained during a joint US-Israeli attack on February 28, marking the first day of the ongoing conflict. This announcement comes amidst earlier reports suggesting the leader had undergone facial surgery, which the regime has vehemently denied.

Regime's First Public Comments on Injuries

In the regime's first public address regarding the incident, a senior Iranian official stated that the supreme leader is in 'full health.' Mazaher Hosseini, the director general of protocol at the office of the supreme leader, confirmed that Khamenei was present at the compound during the attack. He detailed that the leader was knocked to the ground by the blast wave while heading toward his residence, resulting in injuries to his kneecap and lower back.

Details of the Injuries

According to Iran's Fars News Agency, Hosseini reported that the back injury has shown significant improvement, and the kneecap injury is expected to heal soon. He also dismissed speculation about injuries to Khamenei's forehead, clarifying that there was only a 'small crack behind the ear.'

Public Absence and Recovery

Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack on February 28. The regime's insistence on his full recovery contrasts with earlier reports that suggested more severe injuries, including facial surgery. This discrepancy has fueled speculation and scrutiny from international observers.