Iranian media has revealed that Mojtaba Khamenei, who was selected as Iran’s new supreme leader, was wounded in an airstrike at some point in the war.
An Israeli airstrike in Tehran on Feb. 28 killed his father and his wife at the outset of the conflict, as noted by Sky News.
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, has not been seen in public since the war began.
An Iranian media reference to him as being wounded did not elaborate on when he was wounded.
Iran’s state TV called Mojtaba Khamenei “Jaanbaz [injured war veteran] of Ramadan”, apparently suggesting he’s been wounded in the ongoing war.
It also claimed that Mojtaba is fluent in English, and has completed psychology and psychoanalysis specialized courses and is…pic.twitter.com/a3RzBAA2V4
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En)March 9, 2026
Israel had earlier assessed that Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in an airstrike that took place last week, according to theTimes of Israel.
President Donald Trump said last week he opposed the selection, according toNBC News.
“They are wasting their time. Khamenei’s son is a lightweight. I have to be involved in the appointment,” he said. “Khamenei’s son is unacceptable to me.”
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