• Mojtaba Khamenei is reported "safe and sound," despite injury rumors.
• His condition was confirmed by the Iranian president's son, Yousef Pezeshkian.
• Khamenei's father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in recent US-Israeli strikes.
• Reports suggest Khamenei suffered leg injuries but remains alert and secured.
• The leader has yet to address the public since his declaration as supreme leader.

Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is reported to be “safe and sound” despite rumors of injuries sustained during the ongoing war involving Israel and the United States. Yousef Pezeshkian, the son of the Iranian president, confirmed this news through his Telegram channel, stating, “I heard news that Mr. Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured... Thank God, he is safe and sound,” thus alleviating concerns about his health, according to South China Morning Post, India Times, and Le Monde.

Reports from state television labelled Khamenei a “wounded veteran of the Ramadan war,” although no specifics regarding his injuries were provided. The new supreme leader ascended to power following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, leading to heightened regional tensions. Despite his recent appointment on Sunday, Khamenei has not addressed the nation publicly, leading to increased speculation concerning his health and whereabouts during the conflict, according to South China Morning Post, India Times, and Le Monde.

Citing three unnamed Iranian officials, a report from The New York Times indicated that Khamenei had indeed sustained injuries, particularly to his legs, but reassured that he remained alert while being sheltered in a highly secure location with limited means of communication. This information coincides with ongoing escalations in the conflict, where Iran has reportedly launched missile barrages towards Israel, amid further speculations regarding Khamenei's role as military tensions rise, according to South China Morning Post, India Times, and Le Monde.