The recently appointed supreme leader of Iran narrowly avoided a fatal attack when U.S. and Israeli missiles struck his residence, as revealed by leaked audio recordings. Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and successor to his father, has not been publicly seen for weeks following the attack that claimed the lives of family members and regime officials. The leaked audio, featuring Mazaher Hosseini, former head of protocol for Ali Khamenei, detailed the harrowing incident that targeted multiple locations within the compound where the Khamenei family resided.
Hosseini recounted the events, stating that Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly escaped the deadly missile strike by stepping outside briefly, while his wife tragically lost her life in the attack. The recording also mentioned that the new supreme leader sustained a leg injury, with rumors circulating about his whereabouts and condition since the assault. Reports indicated that Mojtaba Khamenei may have been in a coma, undergone leg surgery in Moscow at the invitation of President Putin, and suffered severe internal injuries.
Despite the tumultuous events, the new leader’s public absence has sparked speculation and uncertainty about his health and future role in Iran’s political landscape.