Tehran, Iran – The Iranian capital is experiencing a state of confusion and anticipation amid conflicting reports about the health status of the third Supreme Leader of the Republic, Mojtaba Khamenei, following the violent “Israeli-American” attack that targeted the Khamenei family compound on February 28, the day that witnessed the start of the comprehensive military confrontation.
Targeting details and intelligence reports
The Israeli Broadcasting Corporation reported that Mojtaba Khamenei, who succeeded his late father Ali Khamenei, sustained direct hits to his legs during the initial strike on the “Supreme Leader’s House.” That raid was not merely a military operation, but a blow to the very heart of the power structure, resulting in the deaths of his father, wife, and son.
In this context, The New York Times quoted three Iranian officials as saying that Khamenei’s son was wounded in the legs and that he is “conscious and hiding in a heavily guarded location” with strict restrictions on communication with him. This information aligns with assessments by the Israeli security establishment, which confirmed his injury even before his official appointment as Supreme Leader earlier this week.
Behind the scenes of medical research: A struggle between life and death
Media reports, citing high-level medical and security sources, revealed a serious deterioration in the health condition of the new leader.
According to the sources, Mojtaba is currently undergoing intensive treatment at Sina Hospital in Tehran, where he is suffering from severe lacerations and fractures to his abdomen and legs, described as life-threatening.
The report indicates that the new Supreme Leader is on a ventilator in the intensive care unit and has entered a semi-comatose state. His complex surgical procedures were overseen by an elite medical team headed by Dr. Zafarghandi and Dr. Marshi, in an attempt to save the life of the man who has become the cornerstone of the regime’s stability at this pivotal historical moment.
Between official denial and the reality on the ground
In contrast, official attempts to allay fears have emerged. The Iranian president’s son, Masoud Pezeshkian, told the Iranian Students’ News Agency (ISNA) that the Supreme Leader is “well and in good health” after speaking with close associates. However, Mojtaba’s continued absence from public view since his appointment remains a source of intense speculation, especially given the official silence on providing a detailed statement to resolve the controversy.
The “tragic irony” lies in the fact that, according to some leaks, Mojtaba Khamenei may be completely detached from reality. He has not yet been informed of the deaths of his family members or the fact that he has officially assumed leadership of the country in the midst of an existential war, leaving the future of leadership in Iran hanging between hospital wards and battlefields.
