A fresh intelligence assessment has raised serious concerns over the health and leadership status of Mojtaba Khamenei, claiming he is currently unconscious and unable to perform his duties as Iran’s Supreme Leader. The report, cited by The Times, comes amid growing uncertainty surrounding his condition and prolonged absence from public view since his reported elevation to the country’s top post.
According to the intelligence memo—reportedly based on inputs from American and Israeli agencies—Khamenei is undergoing treatment for a severe medical condition in the Iranian city of Qom. The 56-year-old leader has not made any public appearances, and all official communications attributed to him since assuming leadership have been delivered indirectly through state media.
Earlier reports had suggested that Khamenei sustained only a minor leg injury during the attack that allegedly killed his father, Ali Khamenei. However, the latest memo contradicts those claims, indicating that his condition may be critical and that he is currently unable to participate in governance or strategic decision-making.
The memo also marks the first confirmed indication of Khamenei’s location within Iran since taking power, placing him in Qom—a city that now appears central to both political and ceremonial developments. Notably, the report states that preparations are underway there for the burial of Ali Khamenei, including the construction of a large mausoleum capable of housing multiple graves. This has led to speculation that other members of the Khamenei family, reportedly killed in the same strike, may also be buried at the site.
The absence of direct communication from Mojtaba Khamenei has intensified questions about a potential leadership vacuum in Tehran. Only two statements attributed to him have been aired on state television, both read by news presenters rather than delivered personally, further fueling doubts about his ability to govern.
The developments come at a time of heightened geopolitical tension. Former US President Donald Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening large-scale strikes targeting critical infrastructure, including power plants and bridges, if Tehran fails to meet a looming deadline for a deal.
Trump stated that the United States could carry out widespread attacks within a single night, emphasizing that previous extensions had already been granted. A key demand from Washington includes reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz to global shipping—a move Iran has resisted amid ongoing hostilities.
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