Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued only written statements and decrees since his appointment on March 8, 2026, following his father Ali Khamenei’s death in February strikes. No authenticated recent photographs, videos, or audio of a public appearance have surfaced despite regime claims of meetings with President Masoud Pezeshkian, nighttime attendance at his father’s Mashhad burial in early October, and other indirect accounts from officials and family. Iranian authorities attribute the absence to security concerns after reported injuries, while releasing undated archival footage and letters to counter speculation. A Russian envoy noted on October 10 that he remains in Iran but is avoiding public events. Traders monitor for any verified visual confirmation tied to religious commemorations, official gatherings, or leadership needs.