New Supreme Leader injured in war but safe, says Iran President's son
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Pezeshkian said that despite the injuries, the new Supreme Leader, who replaced his father, Ali Khamenei, after his killing in the US-Israel strikes, is "safe and sound".
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has been injured in the ongoing war, confirmed Iran President's son Yousef Pezeshkian. The statement comes amid speculation over the health and whereabouts of Khamenei. Pezeshkian added that despite the injuries, the new Supreme Leader, who replaced his father Ali Khamenei after his killing in US-Israel strikes, is “safe and sound”.
Posting to his Telegram channel, Pezeshkian said, "I heard news that Mr Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured. I have asked some friends who had connections. They told me that, thank God, he is safe and sound."
State television had called Khamenei, 56, a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war” but never specified his injury.
According to the New York Times, Khamenei was injured on the opening day of the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, citing three Iranian and two Israeli officials who spoke anonymously.
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