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Tehran: Amidst ongoing speculation regarding reports of his death, Iran has released a new video ( New video ) of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The video was released by Iran’s state-run media outlet, Mehr News. In the video, Mojtaba Khamenei appears to be in excellent health, seated alongside other individuals. However, the location and date of the video have not been confirmed.
Mojtaba has been underground since February 28
It is worth noting that Iran’s state channel released this video of Mojtaba Khamenei suddenly, after a gap of 162 days. Mojtaba Khamenei had gone underground following an attack on Ayatollah Khamenei’s residence on February 28. US and Israeli intelligence agencies have been searching for him day and night, yet there is no trace of him anywhere.
Conflicting claims regarding Mojtaba Khamenei
Several claims are circulating regarding Mojtaba Khamenei. The first is that he is alive but severely injured. The second is that his condition is critical, and news of his passing could emerge at any moment. A third claim suggests that he has gone completely “offline,” communicating only through handwritten notes and trusted intermediaries. A fourth theory posits that he is currently in Russia, undergoing medical treatment under Vladimir Putin’s supervision.
Mojtaba Khamenei did not even attend his father’s funeral
However, no concrete information regarding his whereabouts is available. Mojtaba is meeting only a select few individuals. He did not even attend his father’s final journey.
Did the Iranian President meet Mojtaba Khamenei?
According to *Iran International*, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was recently taken to a secret location in Tehran. There, he had a brief meeting with an individual identified as Mojtaba Khamenei. It is reported that the meeting took place inside a vehicle with tinted windows; even then, President Pezeshkian was not able to clearly see Mojtaba’s face.
Claims of Mojtaba Khamenei being in critical condition
These reports also claim that Mojtaba is currently in a critical condition. Iranian officials would not be surprised if an official announcement regarding his passing were made in the coming days.
New video of Mojtaba Khamenei causes a stir!
However, amidst the various speculations regarding the Supreme Leader’s health, Iran’s state-run news agency, *Mehr*, has caused a global stir by releasing a new video of Mojtaba. In the video, Mojtaba Khamenei is seen sitting among a group of people and conversing with those around him.
Iran has become even more dangerous with the prospect of Mojtaba becoming the leader
However, *Mehr* did not disclose when or where the video was filmed, nor did it identify the people surrounding him. Nevertheless, Mojtaba Khamenei has currently become a major headache for Trump and Netanyahu. Iran has become even more dangerous with the prospect of Mojtaba becoming the Supreme Leader.
Mojtaba is considered more hardline than his father
The US and Israel now fear that if Mojtaba Khamenei survives, Iran could once again move towards developing nuclear weapons. According to *The New York Times*, Mojtaba Khamenei holds very hardline views. His father, Ali Khamenei, was opposed to building an atom bomb, but Mojtaba might attempt to develop nuclear weapons. This is why the US is concerned.
