Mojtaba Khamenei, who recently assumed the role of supreme leader of Iran following the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, has been injured amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
The 56-year-old cleric was described by Iranian media as a janbaz, a term used for someone wounded in combat.
State media attributed the injury to the Ramadan war, the ongoing military confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. However, they did not disclose the location, timing, or severity of the wound.
The regional conflict shows no signs of slowing. Bahrain reported 32 people injured in a drone attack on Sitra, while Iran has warned of retaliatory strikes on energy infrastructure following Israeli operations.
Oil prices have climbed past $100 per barrel, highlighting the continued threat to Gulf energy supplies.
Observers note that Mojtaba Khamenei, despite his rapid ascension to power, is viewed as resolute and intent on asserting Iran’s influence in the escalating confrontation.
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