Mojtaba Khamenei Reported as Critical: His Condition

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reportedly unconscious and undergoing emergency medical treatment in the city of Qom, Iran. His condition has sparked doubts about the figure of Iran’s leadership amid the intensifying war against the United States (US) and Israel. Citing detikNews from The Times of India on Tuesday (7/4/2026), the condition of Mojtaba was revealed in a diplomatic memo seen by The Times media, based on assessments from US and Israeli intelligence. The Supreme Leader of Iran is described in the diplomatic memo as in a “critical” condition and “unable to engage in any decision-making by the Tehran regime”. The diplomatic memo states that Mojtaba is receiving medical treatment in Qom. This marks the first time the location of Iran’s Supreme Leader has been revealed to the public. The report also mentions that intelligence agencies have known Mojtaba’s location for some time but have never disclosed it publicly. Iran itself has acknowledged that Mojtaba was injured in a US-Israel airstrike that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several close family members on 28 February. Tehran officials have stated that Mojtaba remains “leading” Iran, although he has not appeared publicly at all since the war began. There is no verified video or audio of Mojtaba released, only written statements read on Iranian state television, and AI-generated clips released in the last few days. The lack of direct communication has fuelled suspicions that Iran’s Supreme Leader cannot carry out his duties, with opposition groups claiming Mojtaba is in a coma in hospital. Several other unverified reports claim that Iran’s Supreme Leader has suffered serious injuries, including broken bones and facial wounds. This condition raises uncertainty regarding the chain of command in Iran, where the Supreme Leader holds the highest political and religious authority. The situation has prompted questions about whether the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is effectively in control, potentially reducing Mojtaba to a symbolic figure. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has also reinforced that perception. Trump stated that he is negotiating with other Iranian officials and not directly with the country’s Supreme Leader. The uncertainty about the top leadership in Iran comes as tensions continue to rise. Trump has repeatedly threatened to attack Iranian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, setting changing deadlines regarding demands over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran itself has rejected the US ceasefire proposal. Iran asserts it will not surrender under pressure.