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Khamenei gives second televised speech after report of illness

Khamenei gives second televised speech after report of illness

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei observes Arbaeen in Tehran, Iran Sept. 17, 2022. (Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader/WANA/Handout via REUTERS)

DUBAI - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke for the second time in less than a week in a televised speech on Wednesday and appeared healthy after a report that he had been under observation by a team of doctors.

The New York Times had reported last week that he had canceled appearances after falling ill.

Writing by Michael Georgy.

DUBAI - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei spoke for the second time in less than a week in a televised speech on Wednesday and appeared healthy after a report that he had been under observation by a team of doctors.

The New York Times had reported last week that he had canceled appearances after falling ill.

Writing by Michael Georgy.