Iran’s new leader injured as IRGC asserts control
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s recently appointed supreme leader, remains out of sight while recovering from severe injuries sustained in a February U.S.-Israeli airstrike that killed his father. Officials say he is mentally engaged but physically limited, delegating authority to senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. This shift has strengthened the Guards’ influence over Iran’s military and diplomatic decisions amid disrupted negotiations with Washington.
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Report lays bare extent of new Iranian leader's injuries after Feb. 28 bombingIran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's "grave" injuries revealed
Report: Iran's new supreme leader to need prosthetic leg after being wounded in strike that killed his father
New ayatollah awaiting surgeries, prosthetic leg: NYT
Trump: US doesn’t know who the leader is in Iran
Mojtaba Khamenei's 'face, lips burned severely', but ... - The Week
February 28 U.S.-Israeli airstrike on Supreme Leader’s compound
On February 28, a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike targeted the compound of Iran’s Supreme Leader. The attack was part of Operation Epic Fury and resulted in the deaths of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top officials. The strike caused significant casualties and damage to Iran’s political leadership structure.
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Report: Iran's new supreme leader to need prosthetic leg after being wounded in strike that killed his fatherIran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's "grave" injuries revealed
Mojtaba Khamenei's 'face, lips burned severely', but ... - The Week
Severe burns to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei’s face and lips hinder speech
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei suffered severe burns to his face and lips, making it difficult for him to speak. These injuries were sustained during the February 28 bombing.
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Report lays bare extent of new Iranian leader's injuries after Feb. 28 bombingIran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's "grave" injuries revealed
Report: Iran's new supreme leader to need prosthetic leg after being wounded in strike that killed his father
New ayatollah awaiting surgeries, prosthetic leg: NYT
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei underwent three surgeries on one leg
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has had three surgical operations performed on one of his legs. These procedures were part of his medical treatment following injuries sustained in a strike that killed his father.
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Report lays bare extent of new Iranian leader's injuries after Feb. 28 bombingIran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's "grave" injuries revealed
Report: Iran's new supreme leader to need prosthetic leg after being wounded in strike that killed his father
New ayatollah awaiting surgeries, prosthetic leg: NYT
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei avoids public and recorded appearances
To avoid appearing weak after his injuries, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has refrained from making public or recorded appearances. This decision follows the physical damage he sustained in the February 28 bombing.
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Report lays bare extent of new Iranian leader's injuries after Feb. 28 bombingIran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's "grave" injuries revealed
Report: Iran's new supreme leader to need prosthetic leg after being wounded in strike that killed his father
New ayatollah awaiting surgeries, prosthetic leg: NYT
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei communicates via written statements delivered by couriers
In place of public or recorded appearances, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been issuing written statements that are delivered through couriers. This method of communication follows the injuries he sustained in the February 28 bombing.
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Report lays bare extent of new Iranian leader's injuries after Feb. 28 bombingIran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's "grave" injuries revealed
Report: Iran's new supreme leader to need prosthetic leg after being wounded in strike that killed his father
New ayatollah awaiting surgeries, prosthetic leg: NYT
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps senior commanders directing Iran's security policy
Senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are now in charge of shaping Iran's security policy. This shift has reduced the influence of civilian leaders in determining the country's security direction.
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Trump: US doesn’t know who the leader is in IranReport lays bare extent of new Iranian leader's injuries after Feb. 28 bombing
Mojtaba Khamenei's 'face, lips burned severely', but ... - The Week
Donald Trump states uncertainty over Iranian leadership
President Donald Trump said that his administration does not know who is leading Iran. This statement followed the deaths of multiple senior Iranian officials in the ongoing war. The leadership uncertainty was presented as a current reality rather than speculation.
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Trump: US doesn’t know who the leader is in Iran
