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middle-east12 days ago•3 min saved

Cleric reveals Mojtaba Khamenei was rescued from hospital rubble after strikes

Ayatollah Mohsen Heidari Alekasir stated that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured before the Israel-US-Iran war and later rescued from a bombed Tehran hospital. Heidari denied that his father, Ali Khamenei, designated him as successor, noting Mojtaba held no official political role before his selection. The Assembly of Experts secretly chose him on March 8 after their own offices were struck. While US President Donald Trump claimed Mojtaba is severely wounded, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian insists he is completely healthy and actively directing policy.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#assembly-of-experts #iran #masoud-pezeshkian

world-news13 days ago•22 min saved

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Elected in Secret After Surviving Hospital Strike

Mojtaba Khamenei was elected Iran’s supreme leader in a secret wartime vote after surviving a US strike on a Tehran hospital. Assembly member Mohsen Heidari revealed that Khamenei, who had no prior political office, was chosen by 50 of 59 votes after his father’s assassination. The election occurred amid ongoing conflict, with Khamenei reportedly unaware of his selection until the public announcement.

via New York Post|

#assembly-of-experts #geopolitics #iran

world14 days ago•9 min saved

Pezeshkian Offers Uranium Dilution and Verification Amidst Ongoing US-Iran Conflict

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is willing to dilute its uranium stockpile and submit to international verification, while blaming the United States for the ongoing conflict and the collapse of previous diplomatic efforts.

via foxnews.com|

#iran #masoud-pezeshkian #mojtaba-khamenei

geopolitics15 days ago•25 min saved

Xi’s US Visit Highlights China’s Role in Sustaining Iran Amid Leadership Vacuum

During President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the US, experts warned that China is providing critical support to Iran, described as a 'dangerous alliance' by US officials. This occurs as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains unseen since a February attack, with his recent handwritten letter to the IRGC offering the first physical evidence of his survival. While US-Iran talks intensify in New York, hardliners in Tehran are pushing for nuclear weapons and NPT withdrawal, complicating diplomatic efforts.

via The Independent|

#china #geopolitics #iran

world-news25 days ago•25 min saved

Phantom Leader Absence Fuels Iran Hardliners’ Push to Derail Peace Talks

A report says a hardline faction in Tehran, aided by the public absence of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, ordered July attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz led by paramilitary chief Hossein Taeb to derail a U.S.–Iran peace memorandum, highlighting a split between hardliners and moderates over negotiations.

via New York Post|

#hossein-taeb #iran #mojtaba-khamenei

middle-east1 month ago•22 min saved

War redraws Iran’s power map as the IRGC tightens its grip

Iran’s power structure is described as a decentralized ‘network state’ where Mojtaba Khamenei coordinates loyalty networks and the IRGC grows into the effective decision-maker during wartime. The factions converge on a path to negotiation with the US from positions of strength, but disagree on means and red lines. The article suggests Washington should engage with the IRGC to escape a self‑inflicted quagmire, while warning that Trump’s ego could obstruct mediators’ efforts.

via Asia Times|

#donald-trump #iran-politics #irgc

world1 month ago•14 min saved

Iran’s New IRGC Power Bloc Tightens Grip Under Mojtaba

Mojtaba Khamenei has installed a hardline IRGC cohort—Vahidi, Taeb, Jafari, Ghalibaf, Rezaei, and Abdollahi Abadi—as senior military decision-makers, reinforcing regime control at home, expanding coercive capabilities, and pushing a more confrontational foreign posture, including deterrence and potential offensive actions abroad, while sidelining moderate voices and signaling a tougher stance in negotiations with the United States.

via Institute for the Study of War|

#domestic-repression #hardline #iran

middle-east2 months ago•23 min saved

Iran releases a rare video of Mojtaba Khamenei amid health rumors

Iran released a rare video showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid reports of deteriorating health; the footage aired by Mehr News Agency shows him with several people, though no timing or location was given. Mojtaba, elevated to leader after his father Ali Khamenei’s death, has not appeared publicly since, while the piece notes ongoing tensions with the US and other regional dynamics.

via Middle East Monitor|

#health-rumors #iran #middle-east

world2 months ago•24 min saved

Rare glimpse of Iran's supreme leader leaves health rumors unresolved

Iran released a rare video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei looking in apparent good health, but with no date or location given, the clip does little to dispel persistent health rumors tied to injuries from the February airstrike; Tehran insists he's well and says more footage will be released to demonstrate active leadership, while previous AI-generated images had circulated.

via New York Post|

#health #iran #mojtaba-khamenei

middle-east2 months ago•10 min saved

Iran releases undated, 15-second clip of Mojtaba Khamenei amid public-appearance questions

Iranian state media released a sub-15-second, undated video allegedly showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei with other men; no date or location is given, fueling questions about his health and public appearances as meetings with President Masoud Pezeshkian and future footage were also reported.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#iran #masoud-pezeshkian #mehr-news-agency

world2 months ago•1 min saved

Whispers rise over Mojtaba Khamenei's health as public appearances vanish

Iranian sources say Mojtaba Khamenei has not publicly appeared since a February attack on the Supreme Leader's compound and the deaths of family members, fueling rumors of poor health and prompting concern at the highest levels of the regime.

via IranWire|

#health #iran #mojtaba-khamenei

world2 months ago•13 min saved

Iran Officials Report Concern Over Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's Health

Iranian officials and media outlets cite IranWire that two sources close to President Masoud Pezeshkian say Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in an extremely critical condition and could die soon, with no cabinet meetings since the February 28 US-Israeli strikes that killed his father. The claims are unverified; Iranian authorities haven't confirmed illness and state media has shown a low public profile for him. Pezeshkian told state TV that communicating with Khamenei is 'very difficult,' fueling speculation amid ongoing regional tensions.

via The Times of India|

#iran #iranwire #masoud-pezeshkian

world-news2 months ago•12 min saved

Iranian President Reports Secret Dark Meeting With Mojtaba Khamenei, Doubts Who Was Visibly Present

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a secret, dark Tehran location where they could not see each other; the encounter lasted only a few minutes and left Pezeshkian questioning whether the person he met was really Mojtaba. He later claimed a longer, two-and-a-half-hour May meeting in a cordial setting. The report portrays tensions between the president and the supreme leader, including threats of resignation and an alleged ‘final ultimatum’ backed by the IRGC. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public for about five months, while US and Israeli media commentary and Trump remarks add to questions about leadership stability in Iran.

via NDTV|

#iran #iran-leadership #masoud-pezeshkian

world2 months ago•380 min saved

Iran's Absent Supreme Leader Deepens Uncertainty as President Seeks Contact

Iran's president says it’s 'very difficult' to contact the absent Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since taking the role and even skipped his own father’s funeral. The leadership absence comes amid a tense military and diplomatic standoff, underscoring leadership uncertainty as Tehran navigates regional tensions.

via NBC News|

#international-relations #iran #iran-politics

world2 months ago•8 min saved

Tehran Strains: Iran's President Says Interaction With the Supreme Leader Is 'Very Difficult'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on state TV that contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently “very difficult,” amid reports the leader warned him over his resignation. Pezeshkian also spoke with Hamas’ Khalil al-Hayya, signaling Tehran’s support for Palestinian leaders in indirect talks with Israel, while Tehran worries about audio recordings that could reveal Khamenei’s location.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#hamas #hamas-israel-indirect-talks #iran