Supreme Leader Insists: “Breast Milk Is Life—Mothers Must Not Fast If It Drains Their Supply!”

According to Saed News, Alireza Marandi—head of the Supreme Leader’s medical team—has offered rare insights into Ayatollah Khamenei’s personal health regimen and his profound respect for expert medical counsel. Marandi recounts that while the Leader may politely question some recommendations, he ultimately follows doctors’ advice to the letter—often requesting detailed explanations before consenting.

Marandi recalls a pivotal moment during Ramadan when fellow physician Ayatollah Falahzadeh, lecturing on Islamic jurisprudence in the Leader’s presence, suggested that mothers of formula‑fed infants need not worry about fasting. After the sermon, Marandi privately advised Ayatollah Khamenei that “breast milk is indispensable, and if fasting diminishes a mother’s supply, she should refrain.” The Supreme Leader immediately endorsed the view: “I agree, and I’ve instructed my own children accordingly. Tell Ayatollah Falahzadeh to convey precisely what Marandi recommends.” True to form, Falahzadeh publicly corrected his ruling the following day.

This episode underscores Ayatollah Khamenei’s commitment to public health: he not only heeds medical expertise but actively ensures that accurate, evidence‑based guidance reaches the populace—demonstrating that even matters of religious practice yield to the imperatives of neonatal nutrition and well‑being.