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Israeli sources: According to Israeli media, the condition of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei ( Khamenei ) , is extremely critical, and he has been rushed to the hospital. Citing sources within Iran, reports indicate that rumors are spreading rapidly at the highest levels of government that Khamenei is in “extremely critical condition.” “We would not be surprised if we soon receive news of his martyrdom.”
Khamenei not seen since assuming office
It is worth noting that Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the role of Supreme Leader shortly after his father was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28. Since taking office, he has not appeared in public and has communicated solely through written statements. Reports suggest he was injured—possibly sustaining severe facial wounds—during the initial attacks that targeted his father’s compound. Consequently, he was forced into hiding and had to rely on a slow network of intermediaries to communicate with senior government officials to avoid detection.
Claim that Khamenei is not in Iran
Amidst speculation regarding his status, President Masoud Pezeshkian admitted in an interview with state television that direct communication with Mojtaba Khamenei is currently “very difficult.” International and regional reports have repeatedly raised questions about his whereabouts and his ability to function. In July, the Saudi news outlet Al-Hadath, citing an Israeli security source, claimed that Khamenei was “not in Iran.” Around the same time, US President Donald Trump claimed in a Fox News interview that Iran’s top military leadership had been eliminated. He stated that following the military action, Khamenei was “90% finished” and in no condition to function.
**Suspicions of Severe Injuries**
Iranian government officials had initially downplayed the severity of his injuries; however, his failure to appear live or address the public directly has fueled growing speculation—both regionally and internationally—regarding his health and the stability of his leadership. While Western and opposition intelligence sources have frequently suggested that he sustained severe or disfiguring injuries—preventing live public appearances and forcing a reliance on written statements—Iranian officials have maintained a different narrative. Representatives from Iran’s Health Ministry initially described the injuries as minor, and senior officials assert that he continues to provide strategic oversight and operational directives for the country.
