A report cited by The Times suggests that Mojtaba Khamenei, believed to be Iran’s new supreme leader, is in critical medical condition and may be unable to govern, according to an intelligence assessment reviewed by the publication.
The report indicates that Mojtaba Khamenei is currently receiving medical treatment in the city of Qom, with unconfirmed claims that he may have fallen into a coma. A diplomatic memo, reportedly based on U.S. and Israeli intelligence sources, describes his condition as severe and states that he is no longer capable of participating in decision-making processes within the Iranian leadership.
According to the same assessment, unusual activity has been observed in Qom involving preparations for a large burial site, rather than in Mashhad, which had previously been expected.
The report claims that multiple graves are being prepared, raising speculation that several members of the Khamenei family could be buried together. It further suggests that Mojtaba Khamenei himself may be intended to be buried alongside his father, Ali Khamenei.
At this stage, the information remains unconfirmed, and no official statement has been issued by Iranian authorities regarding Mojtaba Khamenei’s health or leadership status.
If verified, the development could have significant implications for Iran’s political stability and leadership structure during an already volatile period in the region.
