Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Wounded in US Attack; Is It True?

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been reported to have sustained injuries from attacks by the United States and Israel. In response to these reports, a Tehran official stated that Mojtaba is in “safe and healthy” condition.

The clarification regarding Mojtaba’s condition was provided by Yousef Pezeshkian, an Iranian government adviser and son of President Masoud Pezeshkian, as reported by AFP on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

“I heard reports that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured. I asked some friends who have connections. They told me that, thank God, he is safe and healthy,” Yousef stated in a message via Telegram.

Iran’s state television referred to Mojtaba as a “war veteran wounded in the Ramadan war”, but did not specify the nature of any injuries he may have sustained.

The United States and Israel launched a major joint attack on Iran beginning on 28 February. The series of strikes killed several senior Tehran officials, including the country’s previous Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Tehran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks against targets in Israel and Gulf countries that host US military assets.

On Sunday, 8 March, a week after Khamenei’s death, Iranian authorities officially announced that Mojtaba, aged 56, had been selected as the country’s new Supreme Leader, succeeding his late father.

Mojtaba became Iran’s third Supreme Leader since the Shia nation underwent revolution in 1979.

The appointment of Mojtaba drew rejection from US President Donald Trump, who insisted on playing a role in determining Khamenei’s successor. Trump stated he was “unhappy” with Iran’s choice and described Mojtaba’s appointment as a “grave mistake”.

The US President also stated that Mojtaba would be unable to live in peace and “will not last long” without American approval.