Event Brief
Mojtaba Khamenei's Mysterious Absence Raises Questions
Filed: Mar 12, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Summary: Speculation grows over Mojtaba Khamenei's injuries and control over the IRGC amid his secretive rise as Iran's new ayatollah.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Mojtaba Khamenei's condition and control over the IRGC
WHEN: Mar 12, 2026 at 7:03 AM ET
WHERE: Tehran
WHY: His absence from public life has fueled speculation about his health and power.
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