Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and super active… Big update on Iran’s Supreme Leader – What Marco Rubio told

America’s Secretary of State Marco Rubio has given an important statement regarding Iran’s politics and its Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He said that Khamenei is alive and in recent times his active participation in the governance and administrative affairs of Iran seems to be increasing.

This comment has come at a time when talks between America and Iran regarding the nuclear deal are stalled and tension is continuously increasing in the Middle East. Despite the temporary ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, the situation of instability continues in the region, due to which global politics is also being affected.

What did Marco Rubio say in the Senate?

Speaking before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Marco Rubio pointed to changing signals regarding Iran’s leadership. He said, “I think there are signs that he is becoming more actively involved at some level than before.” Rubio told senators. According to him, there are signs of change in the power structure and increasing activism within Iran.

Is the role of leadership changing in Iran?

According to Rubio’s statement, Mojtaba Khamenei’s role in political and administrative decisions within Iran seems to be becoming more active than before. Although he did not explicitly claim any formal transition of power, he described it as “increasing participation”.

Why are Iran-US talks stuck?

There has been a long-standing deadlock over the nuclear deal between America and Iran. The main dispute between the two countries is regarding Iran’s nuclear program and sanctions. America says that for any agreement, Iran will have to accept strict limits on its nuclear program.

What are America’s strict conditions on the Strait of Hormuz?

Marco Rubio also took a tough stance on the Strait of Hormuz. It is considered one of the most important oil and gas routes in the world. He said, “They have to declare very clearly that ‘the strait is now open, we are not charging any toll.’ We will help remove the mines that they have laid there, and they will not fire on the ships. According to him, Iran will have to declare this sea route completely safe and open, and will also have to agree to remove the landmines laid there.

Will a compromise on the nuclear program be necessary?

Rubio made it clear that under any possible agreement, America would demand Iran to either limit or completely eliminate uranium enrichment. He said that “they must agree to negotiate severe and long-term limits and/or end uranium enrichment activity altogether.”

Signs of increasing tension in the Middle East?

Amidst this entire incident, the situation in the Middle East remains extremely sensitive. US-Iran tension, security of sea lanes and dispute over nuclear program have raised questions on regional stability.