Overview
- Trump said Thursday on Fox News that the CIA told him Iran’s new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is gay.
- The claim mirrors a March New York Post story that cited unnamed intelligence sources, with no public proof.
- Iran outlaws homosexuality, creating risk for people targeted by such allegations.
- Mojtaba has not appeared in public since the February 28 strikes that killed his father, adding uncertainty about his status.
- Coverage diverged, with left-leaning outlets citing sources who call the rumor a U.S. psy-op and right-leaning sites amplifying Trump’s briefing.