Iran's Khamenei responds to Zarif leak
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei defended former Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani after the uproar over a leaked audio recording by the foreign minister.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has finally responded to the leaked recording in which Iran’s foreign minister spoke candidly about the difficulties of managing the country’s foreign policy, which is complicated by military influence.
The audio, which was made for the sake of posterity, was not intended for public release. Since becoming public and being shared online, the Iranian and American pres have been speculating about the fallout, with some wondering if it will force Mohammad Javad Zarif’s resignation.
