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New Mystery in Tehran: What's Happening with Iran's New Leader? Injured and Missing

Published March 11, 2026, 09:19
New Mystery in Tehran: What's Happening with Iran's New Leader? Injured and Missing

New information reveals that Iran's new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is injured in the legs. According to the New York Times, citing Iranian and Israeli officials, the injury occurred on the first day of the war in Iran, on February 28. Khamenei has not made a public appearance since his election, raising questions. At a rally in Tehran, a cardboard cutout of him appeared instead of him. The New York Times reports that his absence is due to both concerns for his safety and his injury. Iranian officials confirmed Khamenei's injury, while Israeli military officials said they had information about his injury even before his election. His father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in an Israeli strike on February 28, along with other family members. The New York Times estimates that Mojtaba Khamenei could prove to be even more radical than his father, as he maintains close ties with the Revolutionary Guards. His election marks the continuation of hardline rule in Iran and is a message of defiance to the United States.