Mojtaba Khamenei, recently appointed supreme leader of Iran, is reportedly in a coma due to severe injuries sustained in an airstrike. Sources from Tehran suggest he is not even aware of his new status or the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
At the age of 56, Mojtaba succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28. Current reports indicate that Mojtaba is receiving intensive medical care at Sina University Hospital.
According to insiders, his condition is dire, and he is unaware of critical events such as family tragedies and his own ascent to power. The area surrounding him in the hospital is reportedly under heavy security.
It remains uncertain whether Mojtaba’s injuries were incurred during the same attack that claimed his father’s life or through a separate incident altogether. Descriptions from sources suggest he has sustained grave injuries.
“One or two of his legs might have been amputated, and he has internal injuries as well,” a source revealed.
Pentagon representatives have expressed concern for the new leader’s injuries. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth mentioned, “We understand that the so-called supreme leader is severely wounded and likely disfigured.”
Iranian authorities have confirmed that Mojtaba is injured, but they are withholding detailed information, creating an atmosphere of confusion within the regime.
One official commented on the uncertainty surrounding the chain of command, stating, “No one knows anything about Mojtaba’s current state.” The lack of visibility is alarming, as commanders feel disconnected from leadership.
Mojtaba has not appeared publicly since his succession. His initial message to the nation was delivered by a state TV anchor, showcasing only a still image of him.
This message included vows of retaliation and emphasized Iran’s ongoing campaigns in the Gulf region. He asserted, “We are not adversaries of neighboring countries but are specifically targeting American bases.”
Even amidst the turmoil, Tehran’s officials seem to be struggling to discern reality from propaganda. State media conveyed messages framing Mojtaba as a wounded war veteran. Meanwhile, real power appears to be consolidating among commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the conflict rages on without a central figure at the helm.
