President Donald Trump expressed uncertainty regarding the status of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, stating that there are rumors suggesting he might be injured or deceased. Mojtaba recently issued a statement following the death of his father in US-Israeli airstrikes that initiated the conflict in the Middle East. Despite this, Mojtaba has not been publicly seen or heard from, unlike his father who regularly appeared on Iranian television to convey his messages.

During a White House briefing, Trump commented on the lack of visibility of Mojtaba Khamenei, indicating that speculations range from severe injuries to death due to his absence and silence. The current situation has led to uncertainty in the US administration regarding who to engage with from the Iranian regime after the significant leadership losses.

Following the initial attack that resulted in the death of Ali Khamenei, Trump remarked on the challenge of identifying the surviving Iranian leaders for potential negotiations, emphasizing the lack of clarity on the current leadership structure in Iran.

Contradicting reports emerged with Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserting that the Supreme Leader is in good health and managing the crisis effectively, possibly located in a secure, undisclosed place to evade potential threats.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that Mojtaba Khamenei may be wounded and disfigured, questioning the absence of visual proof and speculating on his current state. Mojtaba Khamenei’s recent statement conveyed a strong message of seeking retribution for the deaths caused by the US and Israeli actions, vowing to avenge each Iranian casualty in the conflict.

Furthermore, Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to continue targeting Gulf Arab nations and leverage the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz against the US and Israel, urging Gulf Arabs to expel US military bases from the region.