Mojtaba Khamenei

Supreme Leader Khamenei in Iran but avoiding public appearances, Russian envoy says

Khamenei replaced his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed when Israel and the United States launched their war on Iran more than a month ago.

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026
Israel Air Force fighter jet seen in central Israel amid the ongoing war, March 30, 2026.

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U.S. President Donald Trump holds a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 26, 2026.

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People walk past a mural drawn by the "Grafitiyul" graffiti art group depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on a street in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on July 22, 2025.

Iranian regime may make nuclear concessions, but will not surrender, expert says


Errors in Mojtaba Khamenei's first message dictated by IRGC raise questions about his condition

The message contained several typographical errors when published and was described by a knowledgeable source in Tehran as having been dictated by the IRGC and released under Mojtaba Khamenei's name

 State media in Iran published a written message from the new leader on Thursday evening after nearly two weeks without any message or sign of him. These outlets also appear to have used image-enhancement tools to make Mojtaba Khamenei’s face look more polished

Iranian football players face government pressure to return to Iran, as families warn against it

The exact number of delegation members seeking protection remains unclear, with accounts from activists, officials, and Iranian state media differing.

THE REMAINING members of Iran’s women’s national football team embrace a member of the support staff who had refused to board the plane.

Mojtaba Khamenei financed London homes with loan from Israeli-founded company - report

The investigation found that a loan of some £36 million was granted to Khamenei in 2013 through TOPLAND, founded by Israeli brothers Sol and Eddie Zakai.

Mojtaba Khamenei; the son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei; is seen in Tehran; Iran; on December 14; 2016.

New Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sends written message, no proof of life shown

In his message, Khamenei stated that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed, and if necessary, other fronts will be opened.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.

IDF airstrikes alone will not topple Iran regime, Israeli security expert warns

"Ultimately, it is not really possible to topple the regime through airstrikes," said Dr. Raz Zimmt, head of the Iran and the Shiite Axis Program at the Institute for National Security Studies.

Missiles produced by Iran's armed forces are displayed near a row of Iranian flags during commemorations to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution on February 11, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran's Islamic regime not at risk of collapse, US intelligence assesses

One source told Reuters that a "multitude" of intelligence reports provide "consistent analysis that the regime is not in danger" of collapse and "retains control of the Iranian public."

A banner of Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei with former supreme leaders Ali Khamenei and Ruhollah Khomeini, in Tehran, Iran, March 10, 2026

Iran trying to cast injured leader Mojtaba Khamenei as war hero, expert says

Iran is using Mojtaba Khamenei's injuries to craft a hero image, but experts question if he is truly in charge, citing his silence and absence from public view since his appointment.

Mojtaba Khamenei, son of former Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iranian regime’s ‘deep fear’ made apparent by attempts to quash potential dissent - analysis

Iran’s regime strengthens its grip on dissent, with continued arrests and a strict internet blackout, as the threat of future protests looms over the country’s fragile stability.

A protester throws a stone near a fire as other demonstrators gather while blocking a street in Shiraz, Iran, on January 10, 2026.

Reza Pahlavi prepares for his ‘final call’, Mojtaba Khamenei injured

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Students supporting Reza Pahlavi chanted slogans in his favor across several universities. Furthermore, for the first time, they also chanted against the leftists, who are considered the primary rivals of the monarchists.

Mojtaba Khamenei deadlier than his father, ex-study partner of supreme leader tells ‘Post’

Jaber Rajabi, former Iranian official and ex-study partner of supreme leader, shares a warning that Mojtaba Khamenei is a greater threat than his father.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of late Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, attends a meeting in Tehran, Iran, March 2, 2016.