Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'misfunctioning,' not controlling regime: sources

Fox News - WorldCenter-RightEN 3 min read 100% complete by Emma BusseyMarch 19, 2026 at 02:28 AM

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According to Israeli national security sources, Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is not effectively controlling the regime. Since his father's death in late February, Mojtaba has not made any public appearances, with some reports claiming he was injured in the strike that killed his father. Despite Iranian officials' claims of good health, sources suggest Mojtaba is an "empty entity" and the Iranian leadership is "broken" and "misfunctioning." A message attributed to Mojtaba was broadcast on Iranian state TV, vowing revenge for recent Israeli strikes that have killed several senior Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani and Gholamreza Soleimani. These strikes are part of what the IDF describes as a continuing and successful effort.

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The Telegraph 30% Misgav Institute 35% Gholamreza Soleimani 40% Mazaher Hosseini 40% Institute for National Security Studies 40% Kobi Michael 50% Israel Defense Forces (IDF) 50% Ali Larijani ×260% Ayatollah Ali Khamenei 70% Israel ×480% Iran ×285% Mojtaba Khamenei ×895%

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