- Israeli media reports that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in critical condition and has been rushed to a hospital.
- Rumours that Khamenei is in an "extremely critical condition" are circulating widely at the highest levels of the regime, according to Channel 14 and the Jerusalem Post.
- A source cited by the Jerusalem Post stated, "We would not be surprised if we heard news of his martyrdom soon."
- Khamenei assumed the position of Supreme Leader shortly after his father was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28, 2026.
- Since taking office, he has not made any public appearances and has communicated exclusively through written statements.
- Reports indicate he was injured and potentially disfigured in the initial strikes that targeted his father's compound, forcing him into hiding.
- In July, Saudi news outlet al-Hadath, citing an Israeli security source, claimed that Khamenei was "not in Iran".
- US President Donald Trump asserted that Khamenei was "90% gone" and incapacitated following the military campaign.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged in a state TV interview that direct interaction with Khamenei is currently "very difficult".
Israeli media reports indicate that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in critical condition and has been rushed to a hospital, with rumors of his health circulating at the highest levels of the regime.1
According to Channel 14, sources close to President Masoud Pezeshkian's administration suggest Khamenei is in an "extremely critical condition". One source from the Jerusalem Post stated, "We would not be surprised if we heard news of his martyrdom soon."239
Khamenei, who assumed leadership after his father's death in US-Israeli military strikes in 2026, has not made public appearances and communicates only through written statements.5
Reports indicate he was injured and potentially disfigured in the strikes, forcing him into hiding. President Pezeshkian acknowledged that direct interaction with Khamenei is currently "very difficult."6
In July, Saudi news outlet al-Hadath claimed Khamenei was "not in ." US President Donald Trump also suggested that Khamenei was "90% gone" and incapacitated following military actions.78
While Western intelligence sources assert he has sustained severe injuries, Iranian officials maintain that he continues to provide strategic oversight.
“Khamenei has not made any public appearances since taking office, communicating only through written statements. President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged that direct interaction with him is 'very difficult,' and a source told the Jerusalem Post, 'We would not be surprised if we heard news of his martyrdom soon.'”
