Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of the spotlight in Iran

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Mojtaba Khamenei remains out of the spotlight in Iran Middle East

Issued on: 25/04/2026 - 11:03

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Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of the spotlight since being named Supreme leader of Iran, fuelling speculation that he was seriously injured in the strike that killed his father almost two months ago. According the a New York Times report, Khamenei lives in hiding, fearing for his life and participates in decision making by hand-written notes.

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• Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
• Israel
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