Iranian state media reports Khamenei–Qalibaf talks on war and economy

Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has reported that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei met Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf to discuss the war with the United States and Israel, as well as Iran’s economic problems. Reuters has reported that Khamenei has not appeared in public since his appointment on 8 March, making the account of a meeting significant, though it is not a public appearance.

Press TV, which is part of IRIB, said Khamenei urged the government and parliament to work together on economic difficulties and matters involving Iran’s strategic partners. It said Qalibaf briefed him on lawmakers’ work since the war began in late February and on parliament’s plans.

Iran’s Tasnim news agency published a similar account, while Reuters attributed its report of the meeting to IRIB. Those reports do not independently confirm the meeting. The accounts describe discussions and an appeal for cooperation, but announce no concrete new decision or measure.