Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is “safe and sound” despite reports that he was injured during recent attacks on Iran, according to a government adviser.
Yousef Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that he had checked with contacts who confirmed the leader’s condition after rumours circulated about possible injuries.
Writing on his Telegram channel, Pezeshkian said:
“I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I asked some friends who had connections. They told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound.”
State television earlier referred to the 56-year-old as a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war”, though it did not give details about any specific injury.
The remarks come amid growing speculation about the health and whereabouts of Khamenei, who has not appeared publicly since taking over as Supreme Leader following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, three days ago.
According to a report by the New York Times, Khamenei was injured on the opening day of attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel. The newspaper cited three Iranian and two Israeli officials who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Iranian state media has not confirmed those claims and has provided no details about any injury.
The Supreme Leader holds the highest authority in Iran, overseeing both the country’s political leadership and its religious establishment. Officials say Khamenei’s continued involvement in government meetings in the capital is meant to reassure the public and state institutions about his condition.
So far, Iranian authorities have not released further information regarding the reported injuries. Officials maintain that the country’s new Supreme Leader remains in good health.
