Iran Says Khamenei Fully Recovered From ‘Scratch Behind the Ear’ Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei, has been described by Iranian officials as recovering from a minor injury sustained during a missile strike on his family’s residence in Tehran. The attack, which occurred on February 28, reportedly left Khamenei with a “small crack behind the ear,” according to Mazaher Hosseini, the director general of protocol at the office of the supreme leader. Despite initial reports suggesting he required life-changing facial surgery and a prosthetic leg, Iranian state media has downplayed the severity of his condition. Khamenei, who is one of the late supreme leader’s six children, has not been publicly seen since the strike. His father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in the attack, while his wife, Ms. Haddad, was reportedly killed instantly. Hosseini, in a recorded statement, confirmed that Khamenei was outside the building at the time of the strike and was heading upstairs when the missile struck. He emphasized that the supreme leader is in “good health” and urged the public to remain patient, as the “enemy is spreading all kinds of rumours and false claims.” The Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, stated that he had met Khamenei at an undisclosed location, describing the encounter as significant. “What struck me most during this meeting was the vision and the humble and sincere approach of the supreme leader of the Islamic revolution,” Pezeshkian said. However, the meeting’s details remain unclear, and no official confirmation of Khamenei’s current role or whereabouts has been provided.#masoud_pezeshkian #ayatollah_ali_khamenei #mojtaba_khamenei #ali_khamenei #mazaher_hosseini
Iran’s Injured Supreme Leader Remains Central to War Strategy, US Intelligence Reports US intelligence assessments indicate that Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is playing a critical role in shaping the country’s war strategy despite his severe injuries sustained during an attack that killed his father and several top military officials at the start of the conflict. According to multiple sources familiar with the intelligence, Khamenei, who has not been publicly seen since the attack, is likely involved in directing Iran’s negotiations with the United States to end the war. However, the precise extent of his authority within the fractured Iranian regime remains unclear. Khamenei was appointed supreme leader shortly after the attack, which occurred at the beginning of the war. Despite his injuries, including burns on his face, arm, torso, leg, and a shrapnel wound behind his ear, he has remained isolated, receiving medical treatment without using electronic communication. Instead, he interacts only with those who visit him in person or receive messages via courier. Mazaher Hosseini, head of protocol in the supreme leader’s office, claimed Khamenei is “now in complete health,” though he acknowledged minor injuries to his foot and lower back. Hosseini dismissed rumors about Khamenei’s condition, urging patience until the leader is ready to speak publicly. The Trump administration continues to pursue a diplomatic resolution to the conflict, with a ceasefire stretching past a month. US intelligence reports suggest Iran has managed to retain significant military capabilities despite US bombing campaigns, with estimates indicating that two-thirds of its missile launchers have survived. The ongoing ceasefire has allowed Iran to recover and reposition its forces, according to sources.#iran #strait_of_hormuz #mohammad_bagher_ghalibaf #mohjtaba_khamenei #mazaher_hosseini
