New York Times: Mojtaba Khamenei was injured on the first day of the war
The New York Times reported today, Wednesday, that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Ali Khamenei and officially a candidate to be the new Supreme Leader of Iran this week, was injured in his legs during the first day of the war, although the severity of his injury remains unknown.
This revelation comes amid a complete absence of Khamenei's son from public view since the war began, whether in public appearances or via video, including since his official announcement of assuming the crown prince position three days ago, and he has not issued any written statements.
Three Iranian officials told the New York Times that senior government officials informed them over the past two days that Khamenei's son had sustained injuries, including wounds to his legs, but he is still conscious and hiding in a highly guarded location with limited communication with him.
On the other hand, two Israeli military officials stated that the Israeli security establishment, based on information it has gathered, also estimates that his injury occurred on February 28, the first day of the war, which is the conclusion reached by Israel even before the announcement of his appointment as the new Supreme Leader on Sunday.
The newspaper confirmed that the circumstances of his injury and its severity remain unclear, while his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in the first strike, adding further uncertainty about the future of leadership in Iran amid escalating military events.
