Statement from Iran’s Supreme Leader: Iran not seeking war but will not forfeit rights

There are some real questions about the health of new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with some suggesting he’s in a coma but a statement was read on Iran State TV that was attributed to him.

Regarding the region, the statement says Iran is still awaiting an appropriate reaction from southern neighbors so that Iran can “show you our brotherhood.”

It certainly sounds like they’re laying the groundwork for peace.

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Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh said Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “in full health” and remains in control of all state affairs.

A separate report cites a Hezbollah lawmaker who said the Lebanese government should demand a ceasefire before any further steps.

This article was written by Adam Button at investinglive.com.