Close ally of Iranian leader is in stable condition after Israeli assassination attempt

Iranian state media has issued an update on the condition of Ali Shamkhani, a senior adviser to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was seriously injured in an Israeli strike last week.

Tasnim news agency reported that Shamkhani’s health has stabilised, crediting continuous medical care by doctors for his recovery.

In a message addressed to Khamenei and the Iranian people, Shamkhani declared, “I am alive and ready to sacrifice myself.”