Trump claims Iranian official Mojtaba Khamenei seriously injured in February attacks

The United States president conveyed to conservative commentator Glenn Beck that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has sustained serious injuries to the left side of his body, including his arm and leg. The remarks were made in a brief exchange that followed the president’s remarks on the state of Iranian leadership.

Khamenei, who was appointed in March of this year, has not appeared in public since his appointment and was notably absent from the funeral of his father, former president Ali Khamenei, in July. The injuries were described as significant, though no official medical statement has yet been released by the Iranian government.

The information, if confirmed, could have implications for the political stability of Iran’s leadership structure. Until an official announcement is made, observers will be monitoring both the health of the Supreme Leader and the potential impact on Iran’s domestic and foreign policy decisions.