Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:20am on 13 Mar 2026,Friday International
Former US President Donald Trump has said Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is likely still alive but may be seriously injured. Trump stated he believes Khamenei is “alive in some form” though possibly “damaged,” as speculation grows about his condition following recent US-Israel strikes on Iran. Reports suggest Khamenei suffered injuries during the attacks that killed his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Since his appointment earlier this month, Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared publicly, fueling rumours about his health. Iranian officials claim he is injured but still functioning as leader while the ongoing regional conflict continues to escalate. (PC: X)
