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

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.

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The story so far

  1. Feb 28
    Who is Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei and why is he a possible target? — Al JazeeraExiled crown prince calls on Iranian people to 'finish the job,' cheers Trump's 'humanitarian intervention' — Fox News
    +12 more that day
  2. Mar 1
    Trump was once not keen on regime change in Iran – then he lost patience — South China Morning PostIran says US and Israel strikes hit school killing 108 — BBC News
    +20 more that day
  3. Mar 2
    Monday briefing: ​What does the escalation in the Middle East mean for global stability? — The GuardianIran’s Larijani refutes claims Tehran pushed to resume US talks — Al Jazeera
    +4 more that day
  4. Mar 3
    Iran holds mass funeral for girls, staff killed in US-Israel school attack — Al JazeeraIran will not ‘automatically’ fall after Khamenei’s death, shah’s widow says — South China Morning Post
    +3 more that day
  5. Mar 4
    Are the US and Israel planning an ethnic civil war in Iran? — Al JazeeraIran delays funeral of supreme leader over crowd concerns — South China Morning Post
    +4 more that day
  6. Mar 5
    Missiles fired by US, Israel hit two schools near Tehran: Iranian media — Al JazeeraAnalysis Suggests School Was Hit Amid U.S. Strikes on Iranian Naval Base — New York Times
  7. Mar 6
    Iran damage report: who and what has been targeted in US-Israel strikes? — South China Morning PostWhat to know as a son of Iran’s late supreme leader is a possible candidate to replace his father — Associated Press
    +4 more that day
  8. Mar 7
    Iran’s president apologises for attacking neighbouring countries — Al JazeeraIran defies US demands for surrender but apologises for strikes on neighbours — South China Morning Post
    +4 more that day
  9. Mar 8
    Middle East crisis live: Trump says Iran being ‘decimated’ as Gulf states hit with wave of strikes — The GuardianIran war: What is happening on day nine of US-Israel attacks? — Al Jazeera
    +3 more that day
  10. Mar 9
    Where things stand after another weekend of war — Associated PressVideo shows apparent US strike as Trump blames Iran for school massacre — South China Morning Post
    +4 more that day
  11. Mar 10
    Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the region — Associated Press
  12. Mar 11
    Iran’s new supreme leader ‘safe’ despite war injury reports — South China Morning Post
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How outlets cover it

7 outlets
Al Jazeera
State media · Qatar · 35 articles
South China Morning Post
Privately owned · Hong Kong · 14 articles
The Guardian
Center-Left · 11 articles
Fox News
Center-Right · 6 articles
Associated Press
Center · 6 articles
BBC News
Center · 5 articles
New York Times
Center-Left · 3 articles
Articles by outlet lean
Left-leaning 14 Center 11 Right-leaning 6 Not rated 49

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Main angle of each article AI-classified
Conflict
48
Political Strategy
20
National Security
9
Human Rights
2
Diplomatic
1
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Open questions and key claims

Who said what AI-extracted · 8 claims

Khamenei has long said Iran would never build a nuclear weapon.

Khamenei
via Al Jazeera · Feb 28

These crimes against the Iranian People will not go unanswered.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
via Al Jazeera · Feb 28

Reza Pahlavi described the joint U.S.-Israeli attack on the country as promised "aid" and an act of "humanitarian intervention" by President Donald Trump.

Reza Pahlavi
via Fox News · Feb 28

Pahlavi warned citizens to remain in their homes and stay vigilant so that when he announces an "appropriate time," Iranians can "return to the streets for the final action."

Pahlavi
via Fox News · Feb 28

This operation will continue relentlessly until the enemy is decisively defeated.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
via Al Jazeera · Feb 28

Reuters said it had also verified the footage as being from the school.

Reuters
via The Guardian · Feb 28

President Masoud Pezeshkian said it was a "barbaric act".

President Masoud Pezeshkian
via BBC News · Mar 1

The Israeli strikes on Iran, and the American military action that has accompanied them, bring the Middle East to the edge of catastrophe.

Anwar Ibrahim
via South China Morning Post · Mar 1
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Who and where

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei person Minab location Masoud Pezeshkian person Tehran location Islamic Republic organization
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Related stories over time

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  5. Feb 28 – Mar 6 at the same time
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All coverage

80 articles · newest first

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 1

07:47Iran’s new supreme leader ‘safe’ despite war injury reports South China Morning Post

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 1

05:23Iran launches new attacks at Gulf Arab countries as it keeps up pressure on the region Associated Press

Monday, March 9, 2026 · 6

19:17What to know about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Al Jazeera15:09US missile hit military base near Iran school, video analysis shows BBC News13:12New missile video puts spotlight on US over Iran school attack Al Jazeera12:57Video shows US Tomahawk missile hit base next to bombed Iranian school The Guardian08:06Video shows apparent US strike as Trump blames Iran for school massacre South China Morning Post07:53Where things stand after another weekend of war Associated Press