Iran releases video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's first post-war video has surfaced. This was announced by Iran's Mehr news agency. In this, Mojtaba is seen among the people sitting on the ground and is seen talking to them. This is his first video after becoming the Supreme Leader. However, it is not known when the video was recorded. For the past few days, various claims were being made about his health. Israeli Channel 14 quoted sources as saying that his condition was critical and he was admitted to a hospital. Not only that, it was feared that he would die soon. In such a situation, now that this video has surfaced, questions have been raised on these claims, but the picture is still not completely clear about their current situation. Watch the full video here: Saudi media say Mojtaba is not in Iran Saudi media al-Hadath quoted an Israeli security source as saying that Mojtaba is not currently in Iran. According to sources, the official messages being issued in the name of Mojtaba are being prepared by the new IRGC president Ahmed Wahidi and other senior officials. He has not been seen in public since Mojtaba became the supreme leader. He didn't even make a speech. State news agencies issued only a few text messages in his name. According to Iranian media, Mojtaba did not meet with any government minister even after the death of her father and former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He did not even appear at his father's funeral. President Masoud Pajshkian has also said that it is difficult to contact the Supreme Leader directly. Iran has previously rejected speculation about Mojtaba's health. Earlier, Israeli media claimed that Mojtaba was seriously injured in a US-Israeli attack on February 28. According to a report in The New York Times, Mojtaba has been in a secret location since the attack, where he has been cared for by a team of doctors. Mojtaba's condition was said to be critical. According to the report, he had three surgeries on one leg. At the same time, it was claimed that he could be fitted with an artificial leg. He also underwent surgery on one of his hands. He had difficulty in speaking due to severe injuries on his face and lips. Iranian officials denied the claims, saying they had not suffered any serious injuries. Mojtaba Khamenei is the second son of Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. After the death of Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba became Iran's new supreme leader at the age of 56. Mojtaba has long been regarded as one of the most influential leaders behind the scenes in Iran's power. He has never contested any election nor held any formal post in the government. Nonetheless, he is believed to have strong contacts in his father's office, the IRGC and the security apparatus. Before becoming the supreme leader, Mojtaba's public profile was very limited. He served in the IRGC during the final phase of the Iran-Iraq War and later studied Shia theology and Islamic law in the community. Mojtaba was considered to be close to her father. His name also cropped up among influential figures within power during the protests that followed the 2009 presidential election. In 2019, the United States banned him, saying he represented the Supreme Leader without any elected office.