Overview
- Sources cited by Reuters say Mojtaba Khamenei suffered severe facial trauma and a major leg injury, with some accounts saying he lost a leg.
- Those sources report he remains mentally clear and takes part in leadership meetings by audioconference.
- No photo, video, or direct audio of him has been released since his March 8 appointment, following the February 28 attack that killed his father.
- Iranian insiders and analysts say the Revolutionary Guard has become the dominant voice on war strategy, which could constrain the new leader’s authority.
- Talks on a possible truce between Iran and the United States began Saturday in Islamabad, and his opaque role could shape what negotiators can agree to.