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It's been around 24 hours since #Iran's regime announced the wounded Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader. But he has not made any public appearance to date. No proof of life from a figure that has not had an extensive public profile. Not even a video message. Instead...

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Unlike when Mojtaba Khamenei's father Ali Khamenei became supreme leader in #Iran, Mojtaba, apart from a selection of photos from regime parades, does not have an extensive public profile. The first video of him speaking on camera only appeared in 2024 (see below). And it was a grainy cellphone video. So the Islamic Republic's propaganda apparatus has to rely on AI-generated content and previous photos.
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Unlike when Mojtaba Khamenei's father Ali Khamenei became supreme leader in #Iran, Mojtaba, apart from a selection of photos from regime parades, does not have an extensive public profile. The first video of him speaking on camera only appeared in 2024 (see below). And it was a grainy cellphone video. So the Islamic Republic's propaganda apparatus has to rely on AI-generated content and previous photos.

Jason Brodsky

21,113 views • 5 months ago

Mostafa Khamenei, son of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, appeared in public on Tuesday during his father's funeral ceremony in Qom, video footage from the event showed. Mostafa has been reported to have kept a lower profile than his brother Mojtaba, Iran's current supreme leader.
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Mostafa Khamenei, son of Iran's slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, appeared in public on Tuesday during his father's funeral ceremony in Qom, video footage from the event showed. Mostafa has been reported to have kept a lower profile than his brother Mojtaba, Iran's current supreme leader.

Iran International English

17,947 views • 1 month ago

A message from Iran's new supreme leader has been read on state TV to mark the Persian New Year. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen or heard publicly since his father, the previous supreme leader, was killed in an Israeli air strike. Sky's Dominic Waghorn reports from Tabriz in western Iran. 🔗
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A message from Iran's new supreme leader has been read on state TV to mark the Persian New Year. Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen or heard publicly since his father, the previous supreme leader, was killed in an Israeli air strike. Sky's Dominic Waghorn reports from Tabriz in western Iran. 🔗

Sky News

38,378 views • 4 months ago

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, describing him as ‘humble’ and ‘sincere.’ Khamenei has not made appearances in public since he was wounded early in the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says he has met with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, describing him as ‘humble’ and ‘sincere.’ Khamenei has not made appearances in public since he was wounded early in the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Al Jazeera English

36,123 views • 3 months ago

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gave his first public statement since his appointment on Thursday, vowing revenge and saying the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be closed. The statement was being read out by a presenter on Iranian state television. Iran's new leader did not appear on television himself, raising questions about his health after he was believed to have been wounded in a strike early in the war with the U.S. and Israel.
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Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gave his first public statement since his appointment on Thursday, vowing revenge and saying the Strait of Hormuz will continue to be closed. The statement was being read out by a presenter on Iranian state television. Iran's new leader did not appear on television himself, raising questions about his health after he was believed to have been wounded in a strike early in the war with the U.S. and Israel.

CBS News

23,278 views • 5 months ago

Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Unlike his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. But for years there have been rumours he held considerable influence behind the scenes. 🔗
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Mojtaba Khamenei has been chosen as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. Unlike his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the 56-year-old has largely kept a low profile. But for years there have been rumours he held considerable influence behind the scenes. 🔗

BBC News Africa

27,906 views • 5 months ago

Iran's annual ceremony marking the death of Islamic Republic founder Ruhollah Khomeini was held for the first time in 36 years without a supreme leader delivering the keynote address, following the death of Ali Khamenei. The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has made no public appearances since his appointment and organisers announced his message was read aloud in his place rather than delivered in person.
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Iran's annual ceremony marking the death of Islamic Republic founder Ruhollah Khomeini was held for the first time in 36 years without a supreme leader delivering the keynote address, following the death of Ali Khamenei. The new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has made no public appearances since his appointment and organisers announced his message was read aloud in his place rather than delivered in person.

Iran International English

11,494 views • 2 months ago

Supporters of Mojtaba Khamenei created a video using AI showing Mojtaba giving his first speech. It can be noted that this is actually a speech by Ali, not Mojtaba, which was made using AI. Mojtaba Khamenei has not yet spoken and his voice has not been heard. The reasons are unclear and it is possible that this could indicate his condition.
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Supporters of Mojtaba Khamenei created a video using AI showing Mojtaba giving his first speech. It can be noted that this is actually a speech by Ali, not Mojtaba, which was made using AI. Mojtaba Khamenei has not yet spoken and his voice has not been heard. The reasons are unclear and it is possible that this could indicate his condition.

Eli Afriat 🇮🇱

56,899 views • 5 months ago

The regime announced that its newly appointed Supreme Leader would appear live to address the nation. Crowds gathered. Cameras rolled. But instead of their leader appearing… officials brought out a framed photo and read a written message on his behalf. More than a week into the war, Mojtaba Khamenei still has not appeared publicly.
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The regime announced that its newly appointed Supreme Leader would appear live to address the nation. Crowds gathered. Cameras rolled. But instead of their leader appearing… officials brought out a framed photo and read a written message on his behalf. More than a week into the war, Mojtaba Khamenei still has not appeared publicly.

Tousi TV

116,471 views • 5 months ago

Iranian state TV has read out a message from new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei which says Iran ‘does not want war’ but will ‘not renounce legitimate rights’ in the face of threats from the US and Israel.
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Iranian state TV has read out a message from new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei which says Iran ‘does not want war’ but will ‘not renounce legitimate rights’ in the face of threats from the US and Israel.

Al Jazeera Breaking News

122,684 views • 4 months ago

Has anyone actually seen or heard from Mojtaba Khamenei? Ever since the Feb 28th strikes wiped out the regime's top brass, the supposedly "new Supreme Leader" has been completely MIA. Zero photos. Zero verified audio. No proof of life for almost 5 months. Instead, the regime is literally attempting to prove life through AI-generated videos, scripted press releases, and social media posts. I have a question for you. If a U.S. President was "wounded," vanished for half a year, and you were expected to just blindly trust basic AI clips saying "I'm alive," would you buy it for even a week?
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Has anyone actually seen or heard from Mojtaba Khamenei? Ever since the Feb 28th strikes wiped out the regime's top brass, the supposedly "new Supreme Leader" has been completely MIA. Zero photos. Zero verified audio. No proof of life for almost 5 months. Instead, the regime is literally attempting to prove life through AI-generated videos, scripted press releases, and social media posts. I have a question for you. If a U.S. President was "wounded," vanished for half a year, and you were expected to just blindly trust basic AI clips saying "I'm alive," would you buy it for even a week?

Glenn Beck

74,332 views • 24 days ago

In this new written message, read out on state television after Ali Khamenei's funeral, #Iran's regime's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei promises vengeance, "We pledge to avenge ​the blood ​of ⁠the martyred leader and all the ​martyrs of these ​two ⁠wars from the criminal and disgraced killers." It raises real questions as to why he can't release even an audio message.
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In this new written message, read out on state television after Ali Khamenei's funeral, #Iran's regime's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei promises vengeance, "We pledge to avenge ​the blood ​of ⁠the martyred leader and all the ​martyrs of these ​two ⁠wars from the criminal and disgraced killers." It raises real questions as to why he can't release even an audio message.

Jason Brodsky

49,405 views • 1 month ago

A few observations from Khamenei's speech--his first after the historic protests in #Iran last night. (1) This was a classic Khamenei speech. He didn't give an inch. Doubled down. Deflected. He's been marinating for four decades in his ideology and conspiratorial thinking. And he had a front row seat for the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Khamenei believed because the Shah made concessions that contributed to his downfall. Therefore, that is a lesson Khamenei has applied to all rounds of protests, so he will likely hold firm. This is why the Iranian people have concluded the Islamic Republic must go. It can't be reformed. (2) Khamenei delivered the speech from the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyeh in a public setting--which is attached to his office likely to show he is not hiding underground and hasn't fled. It's also why I'm skeptical of reports Khamenei has plans to flee. He will die in Iran, in my assessment, as it's not like he has extensive ties abroad. He's different in that way. Perhaps others around him would flee, but not him.
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A few observations from Khamenei's speech--his first after the historic protests in #Iran last night. (1) This was a classic Khamenei speech. He didn't give an inch. Doubled down. Deflected. He's been marinating for four decades in his ideology and conspiratorial thinking. And he had a front row seat for the Islamic Revolution of 1979. Khamenei believed because the Shah made concessions that contributed to his downfall. Therefore, that is a lesson Khamenei has applied to all rounds of protests, so he will likely hold firm. This is why the Iranian people have concluded the Islamic Republic must go. It can't be reformed. (2) Khamenei delivered the speech from the Imam Khomeini Husseiniyeh in a public setting--which is attached to his office likely to show he is not hiding underground and hasn't fled. It's also why I'm skeptical of reports Khamenei has plans to flee. He will die in Iran, in my assessment, as it's not like he has extensive ties abroad. He's different in that way. Perhaps others around him would flee, but not him.

Jason Brodsky

192,740 views • 7 months ago

Khamenei 2.0 has been an AI-generated leader so far. He has not given a single public speech and has not met anyone in person on camera. But this documentary was released within hours of Mojtaba's election as leader. ایران وایر team has added English subtitles. #IranWar #IranRevolution2026‌ #IranMassacre‌ #khamenei
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Khamenei 2.0 has been an AI-generated leader so far. He has not given a single public speech and has not met anyone in person on camera. But this documentary was released within hours of Mojtaba's election as leader. ایران وایر team has added English subtitles. #IranWar #IranRevolution2026‌ #IranMassacre‌ #khamenei

Maziar Bahari

51,391 views • 5 months ago

In first remarks since succeeding his slain father — read out by a state television presenter and not in person — Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut and avenge the blood of his country's martyrs
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In first remarks since succeeding his slain father — read out by a state television presenter and not in person — Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz shut and avenge the blood of his country's martyrs

Reuters

129,851 views • 5 months ago

Iranian protesters have produced and circulated mock missing-person notices for Mojtaba Khamenei, ridiculing the new Islamic Republic leader’s prolonged absence from public view since his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed. The satirical poster says Mojtaba was “last seen” at the Leader’s Office in Tehran but no one has seen him since. Styled like a public missing-person alert, it jokingly names the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the reporting party. The notice lists his personal details, including age, height and appearance, alongside a cartoon figure in clerical clothing. It offers a “reward” of 2 million tomans (almost $12.5) for information about his whereabouts. In one of the poster’s sharper lines, the mock alert says the reward was increased because “the family is very worried and anxious” that he may not attend his father’s funeral slated for July 4-9.
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Iranian protesters have produced and circulated mock missing-person notices for Mojtaba Khamenei, ridiculing the new Islamic Republic leader’s prolonged absence from public view since his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed. The satirical poster says Mojtaba was “last seen” at the Leader’s Office in Tehran but no one has seen him since. Styled like a public missing-person alert, it jokingly names the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as the reporting party. The notice lists his personal details, including age, height and appearance, alongside a cartoon figure in clerical clothing. It offers a “reward” of 2 million tomans (almost $12.5) for information about his whereabouts. In one of the poster’s sharper lines, the mock alert says the reward was increased because “the family is very worried and anxious” that he may not attend his father’s funeral slated for July 4-9.

Iran International English

15,017 views • 1 month ago

🇮🇷 The latest message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, delivered by Hojjatoleslam Hajj Ali Akbar, warned that Israel cannot tolerate a strong, independent Iran and "will not hesitate to take any action" to stop its progress. With Iran having suffered military losses, he says the enemy has shifted to a "hybrid war" focused on two goals: weakening public confidence and pushing officials into miscalculation. His message to the Iranian people: stand firm, stay united, and don't echo the enemy. Any official action that breeds pessimism among the public, he warned, "is a form of assistance to the enemy." Source: Tasnim News
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🇮🇷 The latest message from Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, delivered by Hojjatoleslam Hajj Ali Akbar, warned that Israel cannot tolerate a strong, independent Iran and "will not hesitate to take any action" to stop its progress. With Iran having suffered military losses, he says the enemy has shifted to a "hybrid war" focused on two goals: weakening public confidence and pushing officials into miscalculation. His message to the Iranian people: stand firm, stay united, and don't echo the enemy. Any official action that breeds pessimism among the public, he warned, "is a form of assistance to the enemy." Source: Tasnim News

Mario Nawfal

338,492 views • 2 months ago

Former CIA operative Jonny Gannon says the decision to appoint Motjaba Khameini as the new supreme leader “is the message from the regime that they are still in control.” Mojtaba Khamenei is clearly not a charming public face; what he is is a systems operator,” he says. “So, he was a gatekeeper for the supreme leader's office in the past. He has strong ties to the IRGC and the Basij, he knows how power actually operates, and he is, effectively, a symbol of continuity right now.”
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Former CIA operative Jonny Gannon says the decision to appoint Motjaba Khameini as the new supreme leader “is the message from the regime that they are still in control.” Mojtaba Khamenei is clearly not a charming public face; what he is is a systems operator,” he says. “So, he was a gatekeeper for the supreme leader's office in the past. He has strong ties to the IRGC and the Basij, he knows how power actually operates, and he is, effectively, a symbol of continuity right now.”

Face The Nation

44,354 views • 5 months ago