Tehran: Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been injured in a recent joint attack carried out by the United States and Israel, according to reports broadcast by Iranian state television and several regional media outlets.
The attack reportedly targeted key locations linked to Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure during the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Iranian media said Mojtaba Khamenei sustained injuries during the strikes, though officials have not released detailed information about the severity of his condition.
Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the position of supreme leader only days ago after the death of his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His father was killed in a large scale military strike during the escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Iran’s leadership has not issued a detailed medical update, but authorities have confirmed that the new leader survived the attack. Security has reportedly been tightened around government and military facilities across the country following the incident.
The attack comes as the conflict between Iran and Israel continues to intensify, with missile strikes, drone attacks and military operations reported across several parts of the region. The United States has been supporting Israel during the crisis, while countries such as Russia and China have called for diplomatic efforts to stop the fighting.
International observers say the reported injury of Iran’s newly appointed leader highlights the seriousness of the ongoing conflict and the growing risks of further escalation in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, Iranian officials have vowed that the country will continue to respond to attacks and defend its territory as tensions remain high in the region.