Mojtaba Khamenei assumed Iran's supreme leadership in early March 2026 following his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in U.S.-Israeli strikes. He has issued written statements and messages read on state media but has made no verified public appearances as of late May, with reports attributing the absence to severe facial and leg injuries sustained in the attack. Iranian officials and Russia's ambassador have cited security and recovery considerations, while the president confirmed a private meeting in May without disclosing details or timing. Ongoing regional tensions, including recent statements on U.S. bases and the Strait of Hormuz, keep focus on his role, though the lack of visual confirmation sustains questions about his health and the timeline for any in-person engagement.