Mojtaba Khamenei ‘gravely wounded’ but ‘mentally sharp’: report
Report says Iran leader wounded delegates power to military
According to a report by The New York Times, Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei was seriously injured in a US-Israeli airstrike that reportedly killed his father and predecessor Ali Khamenei.
Citing unnamed Iranian officials, the report claims that although Mojtaba Khamenei remains mentally alert, he has temporarily delegated key decision-making powers to senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The report notes that Khamenei has not appeared publicly since assuming leadership, issuing only written statements, which has fueled speculation about his health and condition.
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Officials quoted in the report said he sustained severe injuries during the February 28 airstrike, including multiple surgeries on one leg, damage to a hand, and serious burns to his face and lips, affecting his ability to speak. He is reportedly expected to undergo further medical procedures, including reconstructive treatment.
Due to security concerns, access to him is said to be extremely restricted, with communication limited to handwritten messages. Senior military commanders are reportedly not meeting him directly, although President Masoud Pezeshkian is said to be involved in his medical care.
The report further suggests that IRGC leadership has taken a central role in military and strategic decisions, including actions related to the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.
These developments come as regional dynamics remain volatile, with both military and political leadership structures in Iran under close international scrutiny.
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