Middle East War: Is Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei injured? Speculation rife amid US, Israel strikes

Tel Aviv: Israeli media is claiming that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured. He was declared Supreme Leader after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in an Israeli-American airstrike. In addition to his father, his mother and wife were also killed in the attack. However, Iranian state media later claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei was healthy. However, suspicions are being raised about his injuries due to his inability to speak out during the crisis.

Is Mojtaba Khamenei injured?

Is Mojtaba Khamenei a report by Israeli media Ynet News claims that Mojtaba Khamenei was seriously injured in the Israeli airstrike. However, the report does not specify the source of the information about Mojtaba's injuries. Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public or issued any statement since the Israeli-American attacks began on February 28th. This is believed to be the reason for his injury. However, there is also a claim that he is hiding to protect himself.

Why are people celebrating in Iran?

Footage broadcast on Iranian state TV showed huge crowds chanting and waving flags on the streets of Tehran after Mojtaba's name was announced as Supreme Leader. The images showed the crowd enthusiastically chanting: "Allahu Akbar, Khamenei Rahbar," which translates to: "God is great, Khamenei is the leader." Mojtaba has the support of Iran's powerful military, the IRGC.

Has Mojtaba worked with his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?

Mojtaba has worked with those close to the former Supreme Leader for decades, yet he has remained largely out of the public eye. Throughout his father's leadership, Mojtaba Khamenei was believed to have wielded considerable influence behind the scenes, particularly within the Supreme Leader's office and conservative political networks. Several names have emerged as candidates for Iran's next Supreme Leader. While Mojtaba's name has been discussed since the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, several other names have subsequently emerged.