Fresh controversy has emerged around the health of Mojtaba Khamenei, who has recently been discussed in international media as Iran’s new Supreme Leader following the reported death of his father, Ali Khamenei. Several Western media outlets have claimed that Mojtaba may be seriously injured and possibly in a coma, though these reports remain unverified by Iranian authorities.

Claims of Severe Injuries and Coma

According to reports cited by the British tabloid The Sun, the 56-year-old cleric is allegedly in critical condition after suffering severe injuries.

The report claims:

• Mojtaba Khamenei is currently in a coma.

• One of his legs has reportedly been amputated.

• He may have suffered serious injuries to the stomach and liver.

• He is allegedly being treated in the ICU at Sina University Hospital in Tehran.

Sources quoted in the report claim that tight security has been placed around the hospital, and that Iran’s health authorities are closely monitoring his treatment.

However, none of these claims have been independently confirmed by Iranian officials.

Alleged Link to February 28 Attack

Speculation about Mojtaba Khamenei’s health intensified after reports that he may have been injured during a February 28 airstrike that allegedly killed his father, Ali Khamenei.

Some media reports suggest he may have been wounded during the same attack, though the Iranian government has not officially confirmed the incident.

Comments From Donald Trump

Former U.S. President Donald Trump also commented on the situation, suggesting that Mojtaba Khamenei might still be alive but seriously injured.

Trump reportedly said he believes the Iranian leader is “probably alive in some form” but may have suffered significant injuries.

Absence From Public Appearances Raises Questions

Since reportedly being appointed Supreme Leader on 8 March, Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly.

Although a message attributed to him was broadcast on Iranian television, it was read by a news anchor instead of being delivered by him directly, further fueling speculation about his health.

AI-Edited Photo Controversy

The mystery deepened after a new image of Mojtaba Khamenei circulated in Iranian media.

According to a report by BBC, fact-checkers suggested that:

• The image was likely an older photograph from a past rally.

• It may have been edited using artificial intelligence.

• Digital watermark detection using Google’s SynthID tool indicated possible AI modification.

A reverse image search reportedly showed that the photo originally came from several years ago and was digitally altered to appear recent.

“Wounded Warrior” Narrative

Iranian state television has reportedly described Mojtaba Khamenei as a “War Hero of Ramadan”, portraying him as a wounded leader guiding the nation during wartime.

However, officials have not confirmed whether he was actually injured, and the lack of public appearances continues to fuel speculation.