There Is Conflicting Information Coming Out Of Iran About Mojtaba Khamenei's Condition
- 23.03.2026, 14:33
He could have been effectively removed from power.
The situation around Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new leader, remains highly uncertain. Various sources give conflicting assessments of his condition and real influence on the country's governance. Despite the emergence of new information, there is still no clarity, writes "Maariv".
American and Israeli sources say Khamenei Jr. may have been injured, isolated and not actually involved in the current processes. At the same time, Israel admits that he is alive and may be conscious, but the key question is whether he retains real control over power.
Israeli assessments are that even if he formally retains his status, decisions are made by other figures. These are said to be the most hardline members of the Iranian leadership, whose influence has only increased. Jerusalem emphasizes that the current top leadership has become even more radical than in the pre-war period.
With this background, Israel is skeptical of any expectations of internal "restructuring" in Iran. In their opinion, there is no talk of a softening of the course - on the contrary, the space for diplomacy is narrowing.
At the same time, opposition and unconfirmed sources describe a much more serious condition of Khamenei Jr. In particular, it is claimed that he has undergone a complex surgery involving the amputation of a leg and is facing serious neurological complications. He was reportedly emergency hospitalized in Tehran in critical condition and hooked up to a ventilator.
Later, he was allegedly transferred to another medical facility where he continued to be in intensive care. Improvement was allegedly minimal, with a low level of consciousness persisting for more than ten days, which could indicate severe brain damage. Multiple injuries that complicated the general condition are also mentioned.
At the same time, none of these versions has been officially confirmed. Inside Iran, there is still a high degree of uncertainty surrounding the situation, with authorities limiting themselves to brief written statements and failing to provide concrete evidence.