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Iran’s new supreme leader ‘safe’ despite war injury reports

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 11, 2026 at 08:47 AM
Iran’s new supreme leader ‘safe’ despite war injury reports
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Reports of injury to Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, have surfaced following the escalation of conflict in the Middle East. The son of the Iranian president, Yousef Pezeshkian, stated on Wednesday that Khamenei is "safe and sound," contradicting earlier reports. Khamenei assumed the role of Supreme Leader on Sunday after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28. The New York Times, citing unnamed Iranian officials, reported that Khamenei sustained injuries, possibly to his legs, and is currently in a secure location. The 56-year-old Khamenei, who has maintained a low public profile, has not yet addressed the nation since becoming Supreme Leader.

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Mojtaba Khamenei is the son and successor of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes.

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State television had called Khamenei a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war”.

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The US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28 triggered a war across the Middle East.

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The New York Times reported that Khamenei “had suffered injuries, including to his legs”.

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Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “safe and sound” despite reports of an injury.

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Key Entities & Roles

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Ramadan war 40% Middle East 50% The New York Times 50% Islamic Republic 60% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 70% Yousef Pezeshkian 70% Israel 70% United States 70% Iran ×380% Mojtaba Khamenei ×590%

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mojtaba khamenei 100% supreme leader 90% iran 90% injury reports 70% war with israel 70% ali khamenei 60% middle east 50% succession 40%

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South China Morning Post
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Iran

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