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  Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious', unable to make decisions: Report

  World | April 07, 2026 10:40 IST

  Mojtaba Khamenei took over as the Supreme Leader of Iran following his father Ayatollah Khamenei's killing in US-Israel airstrikes which began on February 28. A new report now claims Mojtaba Khamenei suffered critical injuries and has been unconcsious since then and unable to run the country.

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  Who is ruling Iran? IRGC claims leadership control amid rift with President Pezeshkian

  World | April 01, 2026 17:37 IST

  With no clear leadership at the top, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the force which operates separately from the regular army, seems to have stepped in and taken control of important decisions.

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  Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Russian envoy reveals Iranian Supreme Leader's whereabouts

  World | March 31, 2026 22:52 IST

  Mojtaba Khamenei stepped into his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's shoes to become the Supreme Leader of Iran after the latter was killed in US-Israel airstrikes on February 28.

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  Trump claims Iran ready for ceasefire, Mojtaba Khamenei not alive; warns of 'more' US strikes

  World | March 15, 2026 9:58 IST

  Trump confirmed that Iran appears ready to negotiate, but he has not accepted any ceasefire yet. He said the terms are not “good enough” and any agreement would likely require Iran to fully abandon its nuclear program.

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  Iran rejects US' Mojtaba Khamenei is 'disfigured' claim, says 'no issues with new Supreme Leader'

  World | March 14, 2026 23:52 IST

  Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed speculation about the health of the country’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

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  'Iran has not closed Strait of Hormuz, some ships passing': Supreme Leader's India representative

  India | March 13, 2026 20:04 IST

  Iran Supreme Leader's Representative in India said Tehran has not closed the Strait. It remains open; however, due to current conditions and circumstances, ships are unable to pass through the Hormuz.

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  Iran picks new Supreme Leader after Khamenei, name kept under wraps; Israel issues warning

  World | March 08, 2026 16:19 IST

  Senior cleric Mohsen Heidari Alekasir in a video released by Nournews confirmed that a suitable candidate had already been selected by most members of the Assembly of Experts.

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  How Israel used 'Blue Sparrow' missile to eliminate Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei | Explained

  Explainers | March 06, 2026 12:56 IST

  Israel reportedly assassinated Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in a precision strike using the advanced 'Blue Sparrow' missile. The attack followed years of intelligence surveillance that tracked the Iranian leader's movements and security patterns.

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  Top cleric says Iran close to choosing its next Supreme Leader days after Khamenei's killing

  World | March 05, 2026 1:16 IST

  Iranian state media reported that a planned mourning ceremony for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been postponed. The event, which was expected to take place in Mashhad, will now be held at a later date amid ardent strikes by US and Israel.

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  Mojtaba, son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, named Iran's new Supreme Leader: Report

  World | March 04, 2026 6:11 IST

  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei ruled the country for 37 years and it's only the second time since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that a new supreme leader was chosen.

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  War of words at UN: 'Be polite,' says Iran; 'Not going to dignify this,' replies US

  World | March 01, 2026 5:50 IST

  The confrontation unfolded between US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Iran’s Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani. Speaking at the meeting, Waltz defended the US operation, known as “Operation Epic Fury,” saying it was authorised by President Donald Trump.

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  Who was Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? Iranian Supreme Leader who ruled Iran for almost 40 years

  World | March 01, 2026 4:47 IST

  Khamenei was born in July 1939 in the city of Mashhad in northeastern Iran. He grew up in a religious family and studied in a theological school. As a young cleric, he strongly opposed Iran’s US.-backed ruler at the time, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

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  Cryptic post appears on Khamenei's X account after Trump announces Iran Supreme Leader's death

  World | March 01, 2026 4:17 IST

  The post, written in Persian, was translated using Google Translate. The exact English translation read, “In the name of Nami Haider (peace be upon him).”

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  Cheers heard on streets of Tehran after Khamenei's death, his body found in rubble

  World | March 01, 2026 3:48 IST

  In 1989, Khamenei became Iran's supreme leader after the death of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Khamenei played an important role in the movement that overthrew Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi in the 1979 revolution.

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  'Wise for Iran to make a deal': US Press Secretary amid Trump’s military buildup in Middle East

  World | February 19, 2026 7:19 IST

  Notably, the second round of talks between Iran and the US over the former's disputed nuclear programme concluded on Tuesday in Geneva. Talking about the outcome, a US official said progress has been made in this regard and that a lot is still left to be discussed between the two countries.

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  Iran Protests: Trump continues to threaten Ayatollah Khamenei; Reza Pahlavi urges mass protests

  World | January 10, 2026 23:56 IST

  Iran protests: US President Donald Trump has issued sharp warnings to Tehran, while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has vowed a firm crackdown, accusing protesters of serving foreign interests.

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  Israel 'plotted' to assassinate Khamenei during war: Here's how Iranian leader escaped death

  World | June 27, 2025 10:50 IST

  Israel’s defence minister said they would have killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei during the 12-day war if they had the chance, but he went underground while Israel targeted top Iranian officials.

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  Khamenei names three successors from bunker amid Iran-Israel conflict, excludes son Mojtaba: Report

  World | June 22, 2025 7:55 IST

  Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly named three clerics as potential successors amid fears for his safety during the ongoing conflict with Israel. The list notably excludes his son Mojtaba Khamenei, who had long been speculated as a likely heir.

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  Trump vetoed Israel's plan to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: Report

  World | June 16, 2025 7:30 IST

  The Israelis informed the Trump administration in recent days that they had developed a credible plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

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  'Muslims have a common enemy': Iran's Khamenei vows to foil Israel's plans in rare Friday address

  World | October 04, 2024 14:44 IST

  Tensions over a full-fledged war in the Middle East remain high as Israel has vowed to retaliate in full force against Iran's missile barrage on Tuesday. Iran launched 180 missiles at Israel in retaliation for the latter's military campaigns against its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon.