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Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Recovering from Severe Injuries After Strikes
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly recovering from serious injuries sustained during recent US-Israeli airstrikes, according to international media reports. Since assuming leadership following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on February 28, Mojtaba has neither appeared in public nor addressed the nation, raising concerns about his health and ability to govern.
Reports suggest that the strikes also claimed the lives of several members of the Khamenei family. Six weeks later, Mojtaba stepped into the leadership role but has remained largely isolated due to medical complications. According to sources cited by The New York Times, he is currently under constant medical supervision, with a team of doctors attending to multiple injuries.
Officials familiar with the situation revealed that one of his legs has undergone three surgeries, and he is expected to receive a prosthetic limb. He also had surgery on one hand and is gradually regaining movement. Severe burns to his face and lips have made speaking difficult, and further reconstructive procedures may be required.
Due to security concerns and his fragile health, communication with him is reportedly carried out through handwritten messages delivered via trusted couriers. Analysts indicate that while Mojtaba formally holds power, much of the decision-making is currently handled by senior military leaders and government officials.
Experts believe that this temporary delegation of authority reflects the challenges of governance under such conditions. Although his approval is still sought on major matters, reports suggest he is not yet fully in control. Concerns over safety, accessibility, and recovery continue to shape Iran’s leadership dynamics during this uncertain period.
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