Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared publicly since taking power, fueling speculation about his condition.

Just days into his tenure of Iran's highest office, reports have mounted that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was wounded in the U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed his father and predecessor, along with other family members, at the start of an ongoing war ...

The second son of the late supreme leader keeps a low profile. But he's long been viewed as wielding his power behind the scenes, from crushing dissent to influencing presidential elections.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed Iran's new supreme leader, taking over from his late father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. More hardline and conservative than his father, Khamenei has already drawn criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump, who expressed "disappointment" in his selection.

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamanei may seek legitimacy by "showing defiance, endurance, and revenge," an Iran expert told Newsweek.

Iran’s leadership crisis has taken a dramatic and deeply controversial turn after Mojtaba Khamenei, the little-known son of the late

The US said it had destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels, although President Donald Trump said in social media posts there were no reports that Iran had planted explosives in the Strait of Hormuz.

On the day Iran announced Mojtaba Khamenei as its Supreme Leader, some neighbourhoods in Tehran, crowds loyal to the Islamic Republic gathered under the night sky shouting "Allahu Akbar" -- God is greatest -- celebrating. State television showed missiles ...