Iranian officials 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 had contacted sources with knowledge of the situation. In a message posted on Telegram, he said they confirmed that Khamenei was unharmed.
Earlier reports had raised questions about the leader’s condition after Iranian state television referred to him as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war,” without providing details about any injury.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about the new leader’s ability to maintain peaceful relations with Washington. In an interview with Fox News, Trump criticized Khamenei’s appointment, saying he doubted the Iranian leader could coexist peacefully with the United States.
Mojtaba Khamenei became Iran’s Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who was reportedly killed during US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, an event that triggered a wider 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 one by The New York Times, have suggested that Khamenei may have suffered injuries but remains conscious and sheltered in a highly secure location with limited communication.
Source: TRT Africa
