KATHMANDU – U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive but remains in critical condition. Speaking in an interview with American media, Trump stated that while Khamenei is presumed to be living, his health status appears to be dire following recent events.
Reports from the British newspaper The Sun suggest that Khamenei was severely wounded during an attack on February 28. According to those details, the Iranian leader suffered multiple injuries, including a reported leg amputation and serious trauma to his abdomen or liver. He is believed to be unconscious and is reportedly undergoing treatment under heavy security at Sina University Hospital in Tehran.
In contrast, Iranian officials have maintained that while Khamenei was indeed injured in the attack, he remains safe. Alireza Salarian, Iran’s Ambassador to Cyprus, confirmed that Khamenei sustained injuries to his leg, hand, and arm and is currently hospitalized. However, the Ambassador noted that the leader is currently not in a physical condition to make a public appearance or address the nation directly.
Meanwhile, Iranian state media recently broadcast a message attributed to Mojtaba Khamenei. Rather than a video or audio recording of the leader himself, the statement was read aloud by a news anchor. The message issued a stern warning of retaliation for those killed in the conflict and threatened attacks on U.S. military bases in the region if they are not promptly closed.
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