Iran’s Supreme Leader Reportedly Unconscious, Absent from Decision-Making
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, Iran’s newly named supreme leader, was reportedly wounded in US-Israeli strikes. The strikes killed his father, Ali Khamenei, on February 28.
Medical condition and location
A diplomatic memo cited by international outlets says Mojtaba is being treated in Qom. The memo describes him as reportedly unconscious and unable to take part in state decisions.
Qom lies about 87 miles, roughly 140 kilometres, south of Tehran. The city is Iran’s religious capital for Shia clerical authority.
Intelligence and reporting
Western and regional intelligence reportedly knew the leader’s location for some time. Information was shared with Gulf allies, according to the memo.
Some US reports have said he is in a coma. Other accounts claim he suffered a broken leg and facial injuries.
Funeral plans and mausoleum
Sources say Ali Khamenei’s body is being prepared for burial in Qom. Intelligence also points to groundwork for a large mausoleum there.
Analysts note the plans may include more than one grave. That has raised speculation that the mausoleum could hold additional family members.
Family casualties and succession
Iran confirmed Mojtaba was wounded in the same strike that killed his father. The attack also killed his mother, his wife Zahra Haddad-Adel, and one son.
Mojtaba was chosen to succeed his father in early March. He has not been seen or heard publicly since the war began.
Public communications and imagery
State television has aired statements attributed to the new leader. No recorded voice or independent verification has accompanied those statements.
Tehran released an AI-produced video showing the leader entering a war room. The clip showed him studying a map of Israel’s Dimona nuclear site.
Official responses and uncertainty
Iranian officials say the new supreme leader remains in charge. Washington and Tehran have not issued joint statements about the memo’s claims.
Independent confirmation remains limited. Filmogaz.com will monitor developments and report verified updates.
