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Mojtaba Khamenei had to be 'pulled from the rubble' of hospital after US strikes nearly killed him a second time: report

Mojtaba Khamenei survived being pulled from hospital rubble following US and Israeli strikes that nearly killed him a second time. Reports indicate he was injured during the Feb 28 attack in Iran and remained initially unaware that he had been selected as Supreme Leader, discovering his new role via television broadcasts. Despite conflicting accounts of earlier injuries, Iranian leadership maintains that state policy remains directed actively under his supervision.

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  • ✓ Mojtaba Khamenei was pulled from hospital rubble following a second US-Israel attack on February 28.
  • ✓ Cleric Heidari confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured and pulled from rubble prior to the broader Iran war.
  • ✓ Mojtaba Khamenei received 50 of the 59 votes cast to become Iran's Supreme Leader.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 17 independent reporting domains (85% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Clerical and media reports emerged detailing that Mojtaba Khamenei was pulled from hospital rubble following a second wave of US and Israeli strikes.

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  1. Mojtaba Khamenei Pulled From Hospital Rubble After Strikes

    Mojtaba Khamenei survived being pulled from hospital rubble following US and Israeli strikes that nearly killed him a second time. Reports indicate he was injured during the Feb 28 attack in Iran and remained initially unaware that he had been selected as Supreme Leader, discovering his new role via television broadcasts. Despite conflicting accounts of earlier injuries, Iranian leadership maintains that state policy remains directed actively under his supervision.

    Why it matters

    The recent military strikes targeting medical facilities in Iran have escalated tensions surrounding the nation's leadership succession. Reports of injuries sustained by Mojtaba Khamenei highlight the severity of the operational environment during the conflict. Meanwhile, public statements from government officials attempt to project continuity at the highest levels of state governance.

    What is confirmed

    • Mojtaba Khamenei was pulled from hospital rubble following a second US-Israel attack on February 28.
    • Cleric Heidari confirmed that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured and pulled from rubble prior to the broader Iran war.
    • Mojtaba Khamenei received 50 of the 59 votes cast to become Iran's Supreme Leader.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Mojtaba Khamenei is healthy and actively directing state policy according to recent statements.

    What to watch next

    • Official health bulletins from Iranian state media regarding Mojtaba Khamenei
    • Further independent verification of hospital damage and casualty figures from the February 28 strikes
    Sources used for this update (19)
    1. New York Post — Mojtaba Khamenei had to be 'pulled from the rubble' of hospital after US strikes nearly killed him a second time: report
    2. Pakistan Today — Iran’s Reformists and the 2024 UN General Assembly
    3. Palestine Chronicle — 50 Votes in a Secret Room: How Iran Chose Its New Supreme Leader
    4. NDTV Profit — Feb 28 Iran Attack: Mojtaba Khamenei Was Pulled From Rubble After Hospital Bombing, Says Cleric
    5. The Times of Israel — From Revolution to Succession: New Khamenei and IR
    6. Inshorts — Mojtaba Khamenei had no idea about being named as Iran's Supreme Leader, saw news on TV | Mojtaba received 50 of the 59 votes cast | Inshorts
    7. Rediff — Mojtaba Khamenei 'pulled from rubble' after US strikes: Report
    8. The Jerusalem Post — Heidari: Mojtaba Khamenei was injured before Iran war, pulled from rubble
    9. Bhaskar English — 'Mojtaba was found in hospital rubble after second US-Israel attack': Report claims he was unaware of becom...
    10. WION — Mojtaba Khamenei survived second attack after being injured in first US-Israel strike: Report
    11. Inshorts — Mojtaba Khamenei had no idea about being named as Iran's Supreme Leader, saw news on TV
    12. ایران‌وایر — Pezeshkian Tells Fox News Mojtaba Khamenei Is Healthy and Directing State Policy
    confidence 85%
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