Iran Says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Is Safe After War Reports

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 statement came from Yousef Pezeshkian, son of the Iranian president and a government adviser, who said he contacted sources close to the situation. In a message posted on Telegram, he said they confirmed that Khamenei had not been seriously harmed.

Speculation about the leader’s condition emerged after Iranian state television referred to him as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war,” without giving further details about the nature of any injury.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed doubts about the possibility of peaceful relations with the new Iranian leader. In an interview with Fox News, Trump criticized Khamenei’s appointment and said he did not believe the Iranian leader could coexist peacefully with the United States.

Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran’s Supreme Leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed during US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, triggering a broader conflict across the Middle East.

The 56-year-old leader, known for his low public profile, has not yet addressed the nation or issued an official statement since taking power.

Reports from international media, including 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