In his statement, the representative of the Foreign Ministry of the Islamic Republic, Esmail Baghaei, told Corriere della Sera that it is still unknown when Khamenei Jr. will be able to address the people. He added that "three or four candidates were vying for the position of the new Supreme Leader, but the majority in the Council of Experts decided to choose him."
According to information published by The New York Times, Mojahed Hameini was injured on February 28, the day the U.S. and Israel launched an attack on Iran. Sources claim this may explain his absence from public life and also points to security considerations. At the same time, they emphasized that the Supreme Leader is conscious and in good health. Shortly after this, the son and advisor to the President of Iran, Yousef Pezeshkian, confirmed that Mojahed Hameini is completely healthy.
Additionally, Reuters reported that, according to their sources, the Supreme Leader of Iran sustained a minor injury but continues to fulfill his duties. It is assumed that he suffered a leg injury. CNN added that it might be a fracture.
