General · 17 March 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei issues orders as health questioned
Uncertainty surrounds Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new leader, as he hasn't made any public appearances. A statement issued in his name on Monday confirmed all existing officials appointed previously would keep their jobs, and he named a military adviser. Leaked audio claims he suffered a small leg wound in the February 28 Israeli strike that killed family members.
Reported by The Times of Israel · How we write briefs