Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran Supremo Avoids Camera In His 1st Message

Tehran: Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first message on Thursday after replacing his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the new leader of the Middle Eastern country. Notably, Khamenei did not appear on camera to deliver his first statement since his appointment. His message was read on Iranian state TV by a news anchor.

This comes amid mystery over the whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei, who has reportedly suffered injuries in the ongoing war with Israel and the United States of America. The Iranian Supremo has never made a public appearance since his appointment.

Is Iran Supremo In Coma?

There are several unconfirmed reports of Mojtaba Khamenei being in a coma after being injured in US-Israeli airstrikes. There are also reports that Mojtaba lost his leg in the attack. “One or two of his legs have been cut off. His liver or stomach has also ruptured. He is apparently in a coma as well," The Sun reported, quoting a surgeon.

Iranian ambassador to Cyprus Alireza Salarian earlier claimed that Mojtaba sustained injuries in the airstrike that killed his father on February 28.

"He was also there and he was injured in that bombardment but I haven't seen that reflected in the foreign news," the envoy said, adding, “I have heard that he was injured in his legs and hand and arm... I think he is in the hospital because he is injured."

Mojtaba Khamenei's 1st Statement

In his first message since his appointment to the post, Iran Supremo Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the ongoing attacks on its Gulf neighours will continue. He also stressed that the blood of Iranian martyrs will be avenged. "I assure everyone that we will not refrain from avenging the blood of your martyrs. The retaliation we have in mind is not limited only to the martyrdom of the great leader of the Revolution; rather, every member of the nation who is martyred by the enemy constitutes a separate case in the file of revenge,” he said.

“A limited portion of this retaliation has already taken tangible form, but until it is fully achieved, this file will remain open above other cases. We will be especially sensitive regarding the blood of our children. Therefore, the crime the enemy deliberately committed against the Shajareh-Tayyebeh school in Minab, and some similar cases, holds a special status in this process of accountability," he added.

The Supremo also stated that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz will continue. "The lever of closing the Strait of Hormuz must certainly continue to be used as well. Studies have also been conducted on opening other fronts in which the enemy has little experience and would be highly vulnerable. Their activation will take place, if the wartime situation continues and in accordance with considerations of expediency,” he stated.

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