Mojtaba Khamenei

Mojtaba Khamenei

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Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a powerful figure within the Iranian political landscape. At 55, he has maintained a largely behind-the-scenes role, yet is believed to exert significant influence over key state decisions, including military and security matters. Known for his controversial reputation, he has been linked to the violent suppression of protests, particularly during the 2009 demonstrations. As discussions arise about succession in Iran, many speculate that Mojtaba could emerge as a modernizing force akin to Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, despite skepticism regarding his reformist potential.

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Mojtaba Khamenei is the Ayatollah who has not appeared in public since the beginning of the war.

Détroit d’Ormuz : Téhéran conditionne toute réouverture à des garanties américaines
La Presse de Tunisie – major Tunisian francophone daily, est. 1936·TunisiaTunisia· 2026-08-12
5.0

Mojtaba Khamenei formally appointed six senior military commanders as part of a wartime reshuffle in Iran.

Trump says he is 'number one' on Iran's target list
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-11
7.0

The announcement of the senior appointments, purportedly made by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Monday, followed the naming of a new national security chief, Mohsen Rezaie, a day earlier.

Iran’s supreme leader elevates military veterans willing to confront the US
CNN·United StatesUnited States· 2026-08-11
5.0

Mojtaba Khamenei is referenced as the Supreme Leader guiding the forces.

فوجی تقرریاں جنگی تجربے کی عکاس ہیں: عراقچی، قالیباف
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-08-11
7.0

Mojtaba Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran who signed the appointment orders for military positions.

伊朗最高领袖正式任命6人担任高级军事职务--国际--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-08-11
9.0

Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, appears in a video discussing Iran's strategy in the conflict with the United States.

Iranul ține mâna pe robinetul lumii sau douăsprezece secunde de putere!
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-08-11
6.0

Mojtaba Khamenei held an important meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss economic and military issues.

مستعفی ہونے کی خبروں کے دوران ایرانی صدر پزشکیان کی سپریم لیڈر مجتبیٰ خامنہ ای سے اہم ملاقات
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-08-10
6.0

Mojtaba Khamenei is expected to appear in public for the first time soon as the new Supreme Leader of Iran.

ایرانی سپریم لیڈر مجتبیٰ خامنہ ای کا جلد پہلی بار عوام کے سامنے آنے کا امکان
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-08-10
6.0

Mojtaba Khamenei is reported to be in critical condition, raising concerns among Iranian leadership.

Lãnh tụ Tối cao Iran gặp Tổng thống giữa đồn đoán về sức khỏe
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-08-10
5.0

The final decision in Iran rests with the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iranul, aproape de un acord cu Omanul: Ce cerințe are pentru SUA privind Strâmtoarea Ormuz
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-08-09
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of Ali Khamenei and is speculated to be injured but appears unscathed in a video.

Iran stellt harte Bedingungen für die Öffnung der Strasse von Hormuz
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-09
5.0

Ultimate decision-making in Iran rests with the Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Iran, Oman deal in final stages while Tehran sets conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz
The Globe and Mail·CanadaCanada· 2026-08-09
5.0

He is the supreme leader of Iran, holding the final say in decision making.

Iran-aligned Houthis claim they attacked oil refinery in Saudi Arabia | Houthis
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-09
7.0

Mojtaba Khamenei is featured in a new video released by an Iranian news agency, appearing in good health.

ایرانی سپریم لیڈر مجتبیٰ خامنہ ای کی نئی ویڈیو منظرِ عام پر آگئی
Daily Jang·PakistanPakistan· 2026-08-09
7.0
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the new Supreme Leader of Iran, recently appearing in a video after months of speculation about his health.

Video Primele imagini cu Mojtaba Khamenei, liderul suprem al Iranului, după luni de speculații și absență. O filmare de 12 secunde ridică noi întrebări
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-08-09
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Mojtaba Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran, whose health has been a topic of speculation in the media.

Iran lần đầu đăng video về Lãnh tụ Tối cao sau nhiều tháng
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-08-09
5.0

Mojtaba Khamenei is the Supreme Leader of Iran who has been absent from public view.

Cuộc giằng co giữa phe ngoại giao và cứng rắn ở Iran
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-08-08
5.0

Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since being appointed Supreme Leader, fueling speculation about his health.

Președintele iranian spune că s-ar fi întâlnit cu noul lider suprem într-o mașină cu geamuri fumurii. De ce nu este convins de identitatea persoanei
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-08-06
5.0

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is awaiting final approval for a draft deal.

tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-08-06
5.0

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, has not yet given his consent to the agreement.

Iran und Oman stehen kurz vor einer Hormuz-Einigung
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-08-06
5.0

Mojtaba Khamenei took over as Iran's supreme leader shortly after his father was killed on the first day of the American-Israeli war.

– Veldig vanskelig akkurat nå
Aftenposten·NorwayNorway· 2026-08-05
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