Mojtaba Khamenei

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is 'very difficult' following reports of Khamenei's wounding in a US-Israeli strike that killed his father. Pezeshkian defended Khamenei against speculation about his absence from public view.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a darkened car at a secret location in Tehran but did not see him. The encounter involved Pezeshkian being taken to the site without visual confirmation of Khamenei's presence.

The U.S., Iran, and Oman are nearing an interim agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, with a potential Wednesday announcement. The deal includes a 60-day temporary arrangement for ship traffic lanes and mine clearance, contingent on Iranian leadership approval. President Trump has delayed potential strikes to allow diplomacy, but risks remain if an agreement is not finalized.

Iran’s political factions are using Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s authority to attack opponents and consolidate power, despite uncertainty over his active governance. Conflicting reports from Iran International allege President Masoud Pezeshkian threatened to resign and had a brief, ambiguous meeting with Khamenei, which Pezeshkian’s office denies. Experts describe the situation as a power struggle within an 'oligarchic mafia system' driven by economic and political interests.

A senior Iranian official warned the US that its naval blockade against Iranian ports would lead to risks and casualties for American vessels if it continues, vowing to prevent a second corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.

US intelligence reportedly finds Mojtaba Khamenei more inclined than his father to pursue nuclear weapons. Regime hardliners are seen gaining influence, arguing a nuclear program is necessary to deter future attacks on the Islamic Republic.

US intelligence reportedly found Mojtaba Khamenei to be more inclined than his father to pursue nuclear weapons. A report cited a credible threat by Iranian proxies prompting Trump to switch planes in Turkey. The Saudi-led coalition claimed to have struck Houthis after attacks on Red Sea shipping.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that interaction with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasing daily. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since an airstrike killed his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, at the start of the Iran war.

The ceasefire in the U.S. campaign against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, has collapsed after Iran attacked commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. retaliated with strikes, leading to sustained combat, blockades, and attacks on multiple countries, while analysts apply Clausewitz’s principles to assess the war’s strategic design.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that his communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is increasing daily, according to state media reports.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran's Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator with the United States, is pursuing diplomacy amid opposition from hardliners who accuse him of abandoning strategic leverage. His efforts are supported by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, with whom he shares a longstanding political alliance.

The US launched a ninth night of strikes against Iran, citing the deaths of three American service members in recent days. Iranian supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned of retaliatory 'unforgettable lessons,' while US President Donald Trump threatened to target Iran’s power stations and bridges. The US has redirected six ships and disabled one since reimposing a naval blockade on Iranian ports.

A U.S. service member was killed and another wounded in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone. The incident occurred amid heightened tensions following a ceasefire breakdown between the U.S. and Iran, with the U.S. seeking to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Seventeen U.S. service members have died since late February.

The IDF fired interceptors over Eilat after Iranian missiles targeted Aqaba in Jordan. Military officials confirmed shooting down missile fragments, with interceptor debris landing in an open area near Eilat. An Israeli source stated Mojtaba Khamenei 'not in Iran'.

The US and Iran exchanged strikes after an interim peace deal collapsed, with the US targeting Iranian military sites in retaliation for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members. Iran struck U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf, including a Kuwaiti desalination plant, while the U.S. claimed oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remain unimpeded.

The US conducted its eighth consecutive strike against Iran, targeting IRGC forces linked to an attack on US service members in Jordan. Iran's supreme leader criticized US agreements as invalid, while Trump called the deaths of two US soldiers a 'very sad thing.' Attacks included strikes on Qeshm Island, Kuwait bases, and Israeli strikes in Gaza resulting in Palestinian civilian deaths.

The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran to retaliate for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members and injured others. The strikes aim to degrade Iran’s ability to restrict oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s supreme leader warned of future retaliation, and a deputy foreign minister stated Tehran is suspending commitments to a recent interim peace deal.

The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran to punish its Revolutionary Guard for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing, and injured four others. The strikes aim to degrade Iran’s ability to restrict oil tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil supply route. Iran’s supreme leader warned of retaliatory 'unforgettable lessons,' and Tehran suspended commitments to a recent interim deal aimed at ending the conflict.

The U.S. military reported two troop deaths and one missing due to an Iranian attack on a Jordan base, marking the first casualties from direct Iranian fire since the war began. Iran’s supreme leader warned of escalating retaliation, and Tehran suspended commitments to a recent ceasefire deal. Attacks damaged infrastructure in Kuwait, including desalination plants critical to the country’s water supply.

Iran's supreme leader warns of 'unforgettable lessons' if US attacks continue. Mojtaba Khamenei criticizes Trump's signature as 'worthless' and accuses the US of 'bullying' in its foreign policy.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticized President Trump’s signature on a U.S.-Tehran ceasefire agreement as 'utterly worthless and devoid of credibility,' accusing the U.S. of breaching the agreement. He cited renewed U.S. strikes as evidence of the agreement's invalidity.

The U.S. military confirmed two troop deaths and one missing personnel following Iran's attack on a Jordanian base, with additional service members evacuated. Iran's supreme leader threatened further attacks, and Kuwait reported damage to a desalination plant and oil facility from Iranian strikes.

Two U.S. service members were killed and another is missing after Iran attacked a Jordanian base with ballistic missiles and drones. Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, criticized President Donald Trump's signature as 'worthless and invalid' and warned of escalating conflict, while a recent U.S.-Iran interim deal to end fighting has been suspended by Tehran.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticized repeated U.S. breaches of a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of Iran and the United States, calling President Donald Trump's signature 'utterly worthless.' The two nations exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement collapsed last week, raising fears of renewed large-scale conflict.

Two U.S. service members were killed and another remains missing after Iran-linked ballistic missile and drone attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan on July 17. Four additional service members were hospitalized, and others treated for minor injuries. The attacks occurred amid heightened tensions following a broken ceasefire and U.S. efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran issued a statement attributed to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei rebuking recent US strikes and warning of 'unforgettable lessons,' according to DW.

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei accused President Trump of violating the U.S.-Iran agreement and vowed a strong response from Iran and its proxies. He used the term 'Great Satan' to describe the U.S., signaling intensified rhetoric amid escalating hostilities between the two nations.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei criticized US attacks on Iran and stated that the US president’s signature is 'worthless and invalid' due to repeated breaches of agreements. The statement was released by Iran’s IRIB broadcaster.

Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, warned of 'unforgettable lessons' if the U.S. continues attacks, following Iran's suspension of commitments to a month-old interim war-ending deal. The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites, with significant damage reported in Kuwait, including desalination plants and an oil facility.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, was buried on 9 July 2026 after a week-long funeral following his death in a US-Israeli strike in February. His son Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded him, and millions attended ceremonies in Iran and Iraq, with events highlighting political messages and internal dynamics.

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Iran revealed political tensions, including controversial Quranic verses recited during ceremonies. His son Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded him, and the event highlighted internal dynamics within Iran's leadership. The choice of verses, such as Surah Al Imran 13 for Saudi delegates, sparked criticism as perceived political messaging.

An Iranian official, Mohammed Mokhber, stated that Tehran will continue defending the Strait of Hormuz amid tensions following Trump's pledge to take control of the waterway. Trump claimed the US would 'take over' the strait and 'bombed the hell out of them,' prompting Iran to assert control in retaliation against the US-Israeli conflict.

The United States and Iran have exchanged strikes amid ongoing conflict, with Trump indicating negotiations may end. An interim deal aims to resolve the war, but tensions persist over Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and continued violence in Lebanon. Key events include Israel's attacks, Hezbollah's involvement, and failed ceasefire attempts.

The U.S. military conducted strikes against Iran following an attack on a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran claimed was using an 'unauthorized route.' Iran announced the strait's closure, escalating tensions and jeopardizing an interim ceasefire. The U.S. accused Iran of endangering civilian and commercial shipping, while Iran vowed retaliation and accused the U.S. of violating the ceasefire.

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vows revenge for his father’s killing by U.S. and Israeli air strikes. The Revolutionary Guard has closed the Strait of Hormuz until further notice.

President Donald Trump claims he has issued orders for the U.S. military to retaliate against Iran if he is assassinated, but experts state a 'dead man’s switch' is not feasible. Under U.S. succession laws, Vice President JD Vance would assume command and decide on retaliation. Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to avenge his father's death in recent U.S.-Israeli strikes, while Trump's social media posts warned of military readiness against Iran.

A masked man wearing a black mask was observed at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral, leading to speculation that his son Mojtaba Khamenei might have publicly appeared as the new supreme leader.

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, calls for revenge for his father's killing, which occurred on the first day of the US-Israeli war on Iran. He states that vengeance is inevitable.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei exchanged threats amid a deteriorating interim ceasefire, with Trump vowing missile strikes over Iranian calls for his assassination and Iran vowing retaliation. Both sides accused each other of violating the agreement, with tensions escalating over control of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing military actions.

Trump claims he left orders for the U.S. military to retaliate against Iran if he is assassinated, but the U.S. lacks a system to automatically execute such retaliation. If Trump were killed, Vice President JD Vance would assume the presidency and decide on any response. Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to avenge his father's death, which occurred in U.S. and Israeli strikes.