Mojtaba Khamenei injured but still functioning as Iran’s leader, source says

Critics of the regime say the lack of public appearances raises questions about who is actually directing Iran’s government.

10 Mar, 11:04 — 10 Mar, 21:37

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What sources agree on

Mojtaba Khamenei has been designated as the new Supreme Leader of Iran
Mojtaba Khamenei has not made public appearances recently

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Mojtaba Khamenei is injured but still functioning as Iran's leader

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Mojtaba Khamenei has been designated as the new Supreme Leader of Iran

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Mojtaba Khamenei's father was killed in a US-Israel attack on Iran

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Reason for Mojtaba Khamenei's lack of public appearances

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He is injured but still functioning as leader

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He has not appeared publicly since the start of the Middle East war

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Critics of the regime questioning who is directing Iran's government due to lack of public appearances

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Why this matters

The Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority in Iran, making the identity and status of the current leader crucial for understanding the country's political direction. Mojtaba Khamenei's reported injury and absence from public view could indicate instability or a power struggle within the Iranian leadership, especially following the alleged death of his father.

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hotnews10h ago

Unde este Mojtaba Khamenei? Televiziunea de stat iraniană îl celebrează, dar noul lider suprem nu a apărut încă public

Mojtaba Khamenei, desemnat noul lider suprem al Iranului după ce tatăl său a fost ucis în atacul SUA-Israel asupra Iranului, nu a fost văzut în public de la începutul războiului din Orientul Mijlociu. Televiziunea de stat continuă să difuzeze materiale elogioase despre noul lider, însă fiul lui Ali Khamenei nu a emis până acum niciun …

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