Six months after air strikes that began the war and left Mojtaba Khamenei badly wounded, he has remained unseen and unheard by Iranians. Questions about his condition and role are growing as Iran faces critical decisions amid the conflict and economic strain.
WHO:Mojtaba Khamenei
WHAT:Iran’s supreme leader remains unseen and unheard by Iranians.
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 2:16 AM ET
WHERE:Iran
WHY:No specific explanation for his absence was reported.