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New York Post: Trump Was Briefed That Khamenei May Be Gay

Published March 16, 2026, 14:13
New York Post: Trump Was Briefed That Khamenei May Be Gay

The American newspaper New York Post published an article stating that US President Donald Trump was briefed by US intelligence agencies regarding claims about the personal life of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. According to the publication, Trump was reportedly surprised to learn that intelligence services estimate Khamenei may be gay, and that his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, questioned his suitability to lead the country for this reason. Trump, according to sources, burst into laughter during the briefing, while others present in the room reacted similarly. A senior intelligence official is said to have been in good spirits for days, according to a person familiar with the content of the briefing. These claims are considered credible by some officials, although no public evidence is available. Mojtaba Khamenei, who took over the leadership of Iran after his father's death, is considered one of the most powerful figures in the Iranian political system. Rumors about his personal life have been circulating in Iran for years, without being confirmed. Homosexuality is illegal in Iran under Islamic law, making the issue particularly sensitive. The White House has not issued an official comment on the publication. The New York Post's publication raises questions about the credibility of the information circulating and how it is used at the political level. The leak of such information, even if unconfirmed, can have significant implications for relations between countries and Iran's domestic politics.