- Iran's ambassador to Cyprus confirmed Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in the February 28 strike and described him as lucky to have survived the bombardment that killed six family members.
- Reports from March 16 indicate Mojtaba may have been secretly flown to Moscow via a Russian military aircraft for specialized medical treatment following the attack.
- U.S. President Donald Trump commented on the situation, describing the new Iranian leader as damaged but probably alive while calling his appointment an unacceptable choice.
- Iranian state media has begun referring to Mojtaba as janbaz, a term reserved for disabled war veterans, fueling speculation about the severity of his leg and facial injuries.
- Despite being named successor, Mojtaba has not appeared in public or on video since the strikes, with officials citing security concerns and his physical recovery as reasons for his absence.
Mojtaba Khamenei survives Tehran strike that killed his father and family members
Mar 16, 2026, 6:35:41 PM UTC(1 day ago)
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From:@DeItaone
IRAN’S SUPREME LEADER SURVIVED STRIKE BY MINUTES
Mojtaba Khamenei narrowly survived U.S. and Israeli missile strikes that hit his residence in Tehran after stepping outside moments before the attack, according to leaked audio reported by The Telegraph.
The strikes — which killed his father Ali Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials — hit the compound on Feb. 28 with multiple missiles. Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in the leg, while his wife and son were killed.
The recording, attributed to an official in the former leader’s office, says the attack targeted several locations in the complex and appeared aimed at eliminating the entire leadership.
