Iranian authorities say the country’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound”, despite reports suggesting he may have been injured during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
The reassurance came from Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the Iranian president and a government adviser, who said he contacted sources familiar with the situation. In a message posted on Telegram, he said they confirmed that Khamenei had not been seriously harmed.
Questions about the leader’s condition emerged after Iranian state television described him as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war,” without providing details about any possible injuries.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump voiced skepticism about the prospects for peaceful relations with the new Iranian leader. In an interview with Fox News, Trump criticized Khamenei’s appointment, saying he doubted the Iranian leadership could coexist peacefully with Washington.
Mojtaba Khamenei assumed leadership after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed during US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, an event that sparked a broader conflict across the Middle East.
The 56-year-old leader, known for maintaining a low public profile, has not yet addressed the nation or released an official statement since being declared supreme leader.
Media reports, including those from The New York Times, suggest that Khamenei may have suffered injuries but remains conscious and sheltered in a highly secure location with limited communication.
Source: Newstimehub
