Facial damage and limb loss: Reuters details Iran leader's condition

According to three sources close to his circle, during an attack on the residence of the Supreme Leader in central Tehran, he suffered serious injuries to his face and one or both legs.

Despite this, the 56-year-old politician remains conscious and is involved in state governance, including through audio conferences.

The sources claim he participates in discussions on key decisions, including the war and potential negotiations with the United States, although his physical condition limits his public activity. Since his appointment, he has not appeared in photos or videos, which has only intensified questions about his condition.

According to Reuters, uncertainty remains within Iran’s power structure regarding how actively the new leader can control the country amid escalating security tensions and preparations for international negotiations.

There is no official confirmation of the extent of his injuries. However, some sources and public assessments cited by the agency suggest that Khamenei may have lost a leg.

Analysts note that regardless of his physical condition, it is unlikely that the new and inexperienced leader will be able to exercise the same all-encompassing authority as his father. Although he is seen as a figure of continuity, it may take years for him to gain a comparable level of authority.

"Mojtaba will be one voice but it will not be the decisive one," said Alex Vatanka, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute. "He needs to prove himself ​as the credible, powerful, overriding voice. The regime as a whole has to make a decision in terms of where they are going to go."

What is known about Khamenei's condition

Information about Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains limited and contradictory. Some media outlets reported that he narrowly escaped death during a bunker strike, managing to leave the facility shortly before the attack. Those reports also mentioned the deaths of members of his family.

Official statements in Tehran confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured during airstrikes in which his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed.

In the absence of public photos and video addresses, speculation has emerged that his condition may be more serious than previously reported. The lack of video appearances is explained both by possible consequences of his injuries and by security considerations.