Mojtaba Khamenei was installed as Iran's Supreme Leader in early March 2026 following the assassination of his father Ali Khamenei during U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28. He has issued only written statements through state media, with no public appearances or voice recordings, and U.S. intelligence reports indicate he remains in a secure but undisclosed location inside Iran, reachable solely through a network of couriers that limits external communication and slows diplomatic negotiations. Recent statements in late May reaffirmed hardline positions on regional U.S. military presence and nuclear issues amid ongoing conflict. No credible reporting has confirmed any travel outside the country, and his seclusion reflects heightened security concerns during active hostilities.