Report Claims Iran's New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Hospitalized, Unconscious in Qom

A report published by The Times, citing U.S. and Israeli sources, claims that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is hospitalized and unconscious in the city of Qom. The report suggests he may have sustained injuries during recent U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran. The claim has not been independently verified and lacks any confirmation from Iranian officials.

Khamenei, 56, has not appeared in public since being selected to succeed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, eight days after the elder leader's death. Reuters has reported that he has remained out of public view since his appointment as Supreme Leader. He was elevated to the position in early March with the backing of security circles.

The Times report draws from a diplomatic memo based on U.S. and Israeli intelligence assessments. Multiple outlets, including the Jerusalem Post, Times of Israel and others, have echoed the claim originating from The Times.

Earlier reports from Reuters cited Iranian and Israeli officials describing Mojtaba Khamenei as wounded but not incapacitated from the strikes. This contrasts with the latest assessment of him being unconscious and unable to manage affairs.

His absence has fueled speculation amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran.