US report reveals details on Iranian leader health condition, as the New York Times published claims about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. The report said he is severely injured and has very limited access even to senior Iranian officials.
Meanwhile, the report stated that Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment in March. It also said that his voice has not been heard since then. As a result, he has become a highly secretive figure within Iran’s leadership structure.
In addition, the newspaper claimed he was injured after an alleged attack on his father’s compound in February. The report said his wife and son were killed in the incident. Since then, he has reportedly remained out of public view and under medical care.
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Furthermore, access to him has been described as extremely restricted. He is reportedly surrounded mainly by doctors and medical staff. Senior commanders and officials avoid meetings due to fears that his location could be exposed to foreign surveillance or attacks.
Finally, the report said he is still mentally alert despite serious injuries. It added that he has undergone multiple surgeries and faces further treatment. US report reveals details on Iranian leader health condition, while emphasizing secrecy around his communications and limited public presence.