Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound” despite reports that he was injured during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States, according to a statement from the son of the Iranian president.
Yousef Pezeshkian — the son of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and a government adviser — said he had heard rumours that Khamenei had been wounded during the war but later received reassurances about his condition.
“I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I asked some friends who had connections, and they told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound,” Pezeshkian said in a message posted on his Telegram channel.
Iranian state television had earlier described Khamenei as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war,” though it did not provide details about the nature or severity of any injuries.
The comments come amid speculation over the health and whereabouts of the 56-year-old cleric, who has largely remained out of public view since being named the country’s supreme leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei.
Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for decades, was killed during US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, an event that triggered a broader conflict across the Middle East.
Reports in international media citing unnamed Iranian officials have suggested Mojtaba Khamenei may have suffered leg injuries during the early stages of the conflict and is currently sheltering at a highly secure location with limited communications.
However, Iranian officials have not provided further details about his condition, and the new supreme leader has not yet publicly addressed the nation since assuming the role.
His appointment comes at a time of heightened regional tensions and ongoing military exchanges, with analysts warning that the leadership transition could shape Iran’s strategy in the escalating confrontation with the United States and Israel.
