Reports from the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida indicate that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was secretly flown to Russia following a severe deterioration in his medical condition.
Despite being named the successor to his father, Ali Khamenei, Mojtaba has yet to make a public appearance, fueling international speculation regarding his health and whereabouts.
According to the report, the 56-year-old leader was evacuated from Tehran last Thursday aboard a Russian military aircraft. The operation was conducted under a heavy veil of secrecy.
Sources close to the matter suggest the decision to move him was twofold:
* Medical Necessity: Iranian facilities were reportedly unable to provide the advanced urgent care required for his injuries.
* Security Concerns: Ongoing aerial bombardments in Tehran led security officials to conclude that his safety—and the location of his medical treatment—could no longer be guaranteed within Iran.
Upon arriving in Moscow, Khamenei was reportedly transferred to a private hospital located within a secure Russian presidential residential compound.
"The decision to evacuate him was made after providing medical care became impossible under the continuous bombings and airstrikes," sources stated.
Russian President Vladimir Putin allegedly personally offered the medical asylum. Reports claim the emergency surgery was successful, though Khamenei remains in Russia under heavy guard for recovery.
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### The Mystery of the "Missing" Leader
Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the role of Supreme Leader following the assassination of his father in late February. However, his total absence from the public eye has triggered a wave of rumors:
- Injury Severity: Some reports suggest he suffered critical injuries to his legs and internal organs during the strike on his father’s compound.
- Official Denial: While Tehran continues to insist the leader is "safe and sound," the news of a secret Russian evacuation directly contradicts the official narrative of stability.
- U.S. Skepticism: These developments follow recent comments from the U.S. President, who expressed doubts as to whether the new Supreme Leader was even still alive.
As of now, the Iranian leadership has not officially commented on the reports of his presence in Moscow.
