Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father as Iran’s Supreme Leader after Ali Khamenei’s death in a February 28, 2026, U.S.-Israeli airstrike on a Tehran compound. Mojtaba sustained reported injuries including leg trauma and facial disfigurement, has issued only written statements since, and has made no verified public appearances amid ongoing conflict and assassination threats. Iranian officials cite security needs for his continued absence from view while affirming he remains inside the country, oversees negotiations, and receives medical care domestically. Conflicting regime accounts describe hospital transfers, rubble extractions, and secure locations within Iran; no verified reports indicate travel abroad. Analysts note internal discussions about potential leadership transition after hostilities ease, yet recent messages and official statements emphasize his active role and presence in Tehran or other domestic sites. Ceasefire talks and regional tensions continue to shape security calculations around any movement.