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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Faces Serious Health Rumors Amid Leadership Uncertainty

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 4 hours ago

What happened

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen publicly or met officials since a U.S. strike killed his father. Reports suggest his health is deteriorating, raising questions about Iran's leadership amid political uncertainty.

  • 01Mojtaba Khamenei has not met government officials since the U.S. strike killed his father on February 28.
  • 02Reports indicate Khamenei's health is worsening, with speculation he may die soon.
  • 03He has been absent from public events and only issued written messages since early March.
  • 04President Pezhkian said communication with Khamenei is "very difficult" under current conditions.
  • 05Foreign Minister Araghchi said only a few people have seen Khamenei recently.
  • 06Some reports claim Khamenei may not be in Iran and messages are written by Revolutionary Guards officials.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew29 minutes ago
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Faces Serious Health Rumors Amid Leadership Uncertainty
Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew4 hours ago
Iranian Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly in Critical Condition After US Strike

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