Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Recovering, Participating in Key Meetings Virtually

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is gradually recovering after being seriously injured in recent airstrikes and has begun participating in high-level meetings virtually, according to a report by Reuters citing sources close to the leadership.

The report, published on Saturday (April 11), states that Khamenei, 56, is slowly improving physically and remains mentally alert despite the severity of his injuries.

Sources said he was wounded on February 28 during the first day of joint airstrikes by the United States and Israel. The attack reportedly killed his father and former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and struck a leadership complex in central Tehran. Mojtaba Khamenei sustained serious injuries to his face and one or both legs.

Despite his condition, he is now taking part in discussions with senior officials through audio conferences and is involved in key decision-making, including matters related to the ongoing conflict and diplomatic engagement with the United States.

The report comes at a critical moment, just ahead of expected high-level talks between Iran and the United States, drawing renewed attention to the leader’s health and role in governance.
 

However, Reuters noted that it has not independently verified the claims. No images, videos, or audio messages of Khamenei have been released since the attack, leading to ongoing uncertainty about his condition and public presence.
 

Iran’s mission to the United Nations has not responded to questions regarding his injuries or absence from public view.
 

Earlier, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth suggested that Khamenei had suffered severe injuries, with some intelligence sources indicating he may have lost a leg. The CIA has declined to comment on these claims.

An Iranian source indicated that images of Khamenei may be released within the next one to two months, and he could make a public appearance if his health and security conditions improve.