Mojtaba Khamenei assumed Iran's supreme leadership in March 2026 after his father Ali Khamenei was killed in a February 28 U.S.-Israeli strike that also wounded Mojtaba and several relatives. He has remained in Tehran under heightened security, including elite guard units, while issuing public statements on regional policy amid the ongoing conflict. Recent reports highlight debates between U.S. and Israeli officials over potential efforts to remove him, which could involve targeted actions or pressure that might prompt departure. His continued presence in Iran reflects regime efforts to project stability despite the succession's hereditary controversy and external threats, with any exit likely tied to escalated military developments or internal power shifts within the 30-day resolution window.