Mojtaba Khamenei may address nation soon, envoy says

Mojtaba Khamenei could soon deliver an address to the nation, according to a representative of Iran’s leadership.

Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi told TASS that Khamenei is in good health, continues to work daily from his office, and regularly receives visiting delegations and senior officials.

“He is well, he comes to his office every day and receives various delegations and officials,” Ilahi said, adding that he expected Khamenei to “very soon” speak directly to the public.

He also said he had received signed documents from Khamenei and was familiar with his handwriting, which he said indicated the leader’s continued active involvement in state affairs.

Ilahi further stated that Khamenei maintains oversight of national developments and personally approved decisions relating to a ceasefire in the conflict involving the United States and Israel.

“All decisions are under his control,” he said, adding that Khamenei continues to meet senior officials, including the president and parliamentary representatives.

Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, Iran's new Supreme Leader, was injured during a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28 that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several family members at their Tehran residence.

Iranian officials, including the Cyprus Ambassador Alireza Salarian, confirmed Mojtaba sustained injuries to his legs, hand, and arm. Reports indicate a fractured foot, facial lacerations, and a bruise around his left eye. He narrowly escaped the bombardment after stepping outside moments before the strike levelled the compound.

Following the attack, Mojtaba was taken for medical treatment. While some Iranian sources describe the injuries as light, allowing continued operations, other accounts suggest he remains under care in a secure location, possibly Qom, with limited public appearances. He has not delivered major addresses since assuming leadership.

By Aghakazim Guliyev