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Mojtaba Khamenei
Mojtaba Khamenei is an Iranian Shia cleric who became the third Supreme Leader of Iran in March 2026, following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A prominent member of Iran’s powerful
...Read more- Who is really running Iran? Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, but not fully in control
Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but may not be in full control, reports say, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seen wielding real power amid ongoing conflict.
- Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei urges 'brotherly countries' Afghanistan, Pakistan to mend ties: 'Avoid division among Muslims'
Khamenei's remarks come as both Afghanistan and Pakistan observe a temporary pause in hostilities for Eid al-Fitr.
- Iran-Israel War highlights: Iran strikes Israel’s Dimona 'nuclear site' in Natanz revenge attack
Track all the latest updates from the US, Israel's war against Iran
- Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims Iranians dealt enemies 'dizzying blow' in war
The written message comes as Khamenei has yet to make a public appearance since assuming leadership after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on February 28.
- From Khamenei to Larijani to Naini: How US-Israel strikes have dismantled Iran’s power circle in three weeks of war
Iran War News: Several key figures have survived and the Islamic republic has shown resilience in rapidly replacing killed leaders and also keeping up the war against the US and Israel.
- Where is Iran’s Supreme Leader? Mojtaba Khamenei expected to address nation on Nowruz amid questions over his condition
Mojtaba Khamenei had earlier addressed the nation on March 12 shortly after assuming office, but did not appear publicly and instead issued a statement broadcast on state television.
- Mojtaba Khamenei vows to deny enemies ‘security’ after Israel kills Iran’s intel chief, IRGC spokesman
Esmail Khatib, Iran's intelligence minister, was killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes on Thursday, adding to the series of high-profile assassinations targeting Tehran’s top leadership during the ongoing war.
- Iran releases undated video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid health concerns | Watch
In the video shared by an Iranian state-controlled media corporation, Mojtaba is seen teaching religious science to a gathering.
- If Iran is weakened, why isn’t the war ending? Inside Tehran’s strategy to turn time into a weapon
Senior commanders have been killed, and critical facilities have been targeted. On paper, this suggests a country under pressure and potentially close to negotiating. But that assumption has not held.
- ‘Murderers will pay’ for killing of Ali Larijani, says Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has warned that the “murderers” of Ali Larijani will “pay,” following his death in an Israeli strike.
- Israel says it killed Iran intel chief: What Esmail Khatib’s killing reveals about its ‘decapitation strategy’ | Explained
Iran War News: Israel on Tuesday also claimed responsibility for the killing of Iran’s powerful security chief Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani, the head of the Basij paramilitary force.
- Top leaders gone… so who’s running Iran? These 5 security forces are now calling the shots
Even with uncertainty at the highest level, Iran’s security machinery remains active, coordinated, and capable of sustaining both internal control and external operations.
- Iran rejects de-escalation offers; Israel says it kills Iranian security chief
Israel kills top Iranian security official as Mojtaba Khamenei rejects ceasefire offers amid ongoing US-Israel conflict.
- Is Mojtaba Khamenei receiving medical treatment in Russia? What officials said about reports
Reports claim Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was flown to Russia for treatment after the February 28 US-Israeli strike, but Tehran denies the claims.
- From Khamenei to Larijani: With top leaders killed and Mojtaba missing in action, who runs Iran now?
By targeting the top tier of Iran’s command structure, the US and Israel have fundamentally altered how the country functions internally. But the outcome remains uncertain.
- A walk that saved his life: How Mojtaba Khamenei cheated death by seconds during US-Israel attack
Israeli Blue Sparrow ballistic missiles hit Mojtaba Khamenei’s residence at 9:32 am local time. Just minutes earlier, however, he had stepped outside.
- Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei turns down ceasefire offer, vows tough response to US and Israel: Report
The official said Mojtaba Khamenei’s stance on seeking revenge against the United States and Israel was “very tough and serious” during his first foreign policy session,
- Ali Larijani dead or alive? Iran's security chief responds after Israel’s claim; IDF says Basij head Soleimani killed
The development marks a significant escalation, as Israel appears to be targeting top figures within Iran’s political and security establishment amid the ongoing war.
- Mojtaba Khamenei survived deadly strike by seconds, leaked audio reveals he stepped into garden
Leaked audio claims Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly survived a US-Israeli airstrike that killed his father after stepping outside into the garden moments before the missiles struck.
- Alive, injured or missing? Is Mojtaba Khamenei being treated at Putin’s residence in Russia? What we know so far
Iran War News: Several reports have suggested that Mojataba Khamenei is seriously wounded, possibly in a coma, although none of the claims have been officially confirmed.
