Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of public view since his March 2026 appointment as Iran’s supreme leader following the February 28 assassination of his father, Ali Khamenei, in a U.S.-Israeli strike. He sustained reported injuries in the same attack and has issued only written statements while skipping major events, including his father’s July funeral ceremonies attended by other family members. Iranian officials cite security risks tied to the ongoing conflict, and state media has released undated or older footage to address health rumors that have circulated for months. President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly affirmed meetings and confirmed Mojtaba’s authority, yet no independently verified new images or live appearances have emerged. Upcoming religious commemorations or state events through late 2026 could provide opportunities for a sighting that would resolve related markets.