Reports of Mojtaba Khamenei's Injury from US Attack Denied

Reports have circulated that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained injuries as a result of attacks by the United States and Israel. Iranian authorities have denied these claims, stating that Khamenei is safe and in good health.

Details regarding Mojtaba’s condition were provided by Yousef Pezeshkian, a government adviser and son of President Masoud Pezeshkian, as reported by AFP on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.

“I heard rumours that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei was injured. I have asked some friends who have connections. They informed me that, thank God, he is safe and in good health,” 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 offensive against Iran beginning on 28 February. The series of attacks resulted in the deaths of several prominent figures and senior officials in Tehran, including the nation’s previous Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Tehran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting sites in Israel and Gulf nations that host US military assets.

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

Mojtaba became Iran’s third Supreme Leader since the Shia nation’s 1979 revolution. The appointment of Mojtaba drew opposition from US President Donald Trump, who insisted on playing a role in determining Khamenei’s successor.

Trump stated that he was “displeased” with Iran’s choice and described Mojtaba’s appointment as a “grave mistake”. The US president also declared that Mojtaba would not be able to live in peace and “would not survive long” without American approval.