British media reports have revealed controversial intelligence findings regarding the health condition of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, amid conflicting information and a notable absence of official confirmation.
According to an intelligence assessment reviewed by The Times, Mojtaba Khamenei is said to be in critical condition, receiving medical treatment in the city of Qom, with reports suggesting he may have fallen into a coma. This situation has reportedly rendered him unable to manage state affairs or participate in key decision-making processes.
A diplomatic memo—believed to be based on information from U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies—indicates that the 56-year-old is suffering from severe medical complications, significantly affecting his ability to perform his leadership duties during this sensitive period.
These developments follow earlier reports that he was injured in an airstrike that targeted his father, Ali Khamenei, in February, which allegedly resulted in his death along with several members of his family.
Despite the announcement of Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment as his father’s successor in early March, his complete absence from public appearances since the outbreak of the conflict has fueled growing speculation in political and media circles about his ability to carry out his responsibilities.
Doubts intensified after Iranian state television aired a video—reportedly generated using artificial intelligence—showing him inside an operations room analyzing a map of Israel’s Dimona nuclear reactor. Analysts viewed the broadcast as a possible attempt to conceal his actual absence.
In a related development, the same intelligence memo pointed to unusual activity in Qom, where preparations are reportedly underway for a large mausoleum—contrary to earlier statements that burial arrangements would take place in Mashhad. These preparations are said to include multiple graves, raising speculation that additional family members, or possibly Mojtaba Khamenei himself, could be buried alongside his father.
In the absence of any official confirmation from Tehran, these reports remain unverified. Nevertheless, they highlight the growing uncertainty surrounding Iran’s leadership at a critical and sensitive time.
