Trump says Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but ‘very seriously wounded’
Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran’s supreme leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28. The younger Khamenei was reportedly wounded in the same attacks and has not appeared publicly since becoming supreme leader.
On August 26, US President Donald Trump expressed his belief that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but severely injured. Speaking in an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck, Trump stated that he does not believe Khamenei has been killed, but described his wounds as significant. The injuries, affecting Khamenei's left side including his arm and leg, have led to questions about the supreme leader's ability to govern.
Khamenei took over after his father's death from US-Israeli strikes in February and has not been seen in public since becoming supreme leader. Iran officially recognizes him as supreme leader, but his prolonged absence has fueled speculation about his health and power. Despite the uncertainty surrounding Khamenei's condition, Iran continues to assert his leadership.
Meanwhile, Trump claimed his administration's pressure on Iran was yielding positive results, predicting a major victory soon. However, the US has not achieved its goal of reopening the Strait of Hormuz or forcing Iran to abandon its nuclear program.
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