Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared in public for the first time after the New York Times reported a severe deterioration in his health, after a bowel operation forced him to cancel all public meetings. Khamenei was struck by severe stomach pains early last week, according to the report, and received surgery at a medical facility attached to his home. His condition was believed to be critical but improving, while he received “around the clock” supervision by doctors that have been monitoring his rehabilitation. Then on Saturday, a photo was posted on Khamenei’s official webs…