# Iran releases first video of new supreme leader amid health rumours

2026-08-09T07:44:39+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Iran's semi-official Mehr News agency released an undated video showing Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in apparent good health, days after Israeli media reports claimed he was in critical condition. Khamenei assumed the role after his father's assassination in joint US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026. He has not made any public appearances since then, communicating only through written statements. The Jerusalem Post, citing sources close to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, reported that concerns about Khamenei's health were circulating within Iran's leadership. An Israeli source claimed he was severely injured and potentially disfigured in the strikes that killed his father.

## Coverage

- economictimes.indiatimes.com <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/iran-releases-video-of-mojtaba-khamenei-after-reports-of-critical-health/articleshow/133061239.cms>
- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/world/iran-releases-first-video-of-mojtaba-khamenei-amid-speculations-over-his-health-watch-11885271#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: health rumours, Iran leadership, Israeli media, Mehr news agency, Mojtaba Khamenei, West Asia
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