Mojtaba Khamenei, the newly appointed Supreme Leader of Iran, has reportedly been wounded amid the escalating Middle East conflict, according to Iranian state media.
The 56-year-old cleric recently succeeded his father, Ali Khamenei, who was reported killed in a major strike on Tehran during the ongoing confrontation involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Iranian state television described Mojtaba as a “janbaz,” a Persian term used for someone injured by enemy action.
Authorities, however, did not disclose where or when the injury occurred, or the extent of the wounds. Iranian media linked the incident to what officials have dubbed the “Ramadan war,” the name used domestically for the current military confrontation in the region.
Khamenei’s elevation to the position of supreme leader was confirmed by Iran’s Assembly of Experts following the death of his father, marking a significant leadership shift in the Islamic Republic during wartime. Analysts say his appointment signals continuity of Iran’s hard-line stance against Western powers and regional adversaries.
Meanwhile, the conflict continues to widen across the Middle East. Reports indicate dozens of people were wounded in a drone attack in Bahrain, while Tehran has warned it could target regional energy infrastructure in retaliation for Israeli strikes.
The growing tensions have already rattled global markets, with oil prices surging past $100 per barrel as fears mount over possible disruptions to energy supplies from the Gulf.
Despite his sudden rise to power, observers describe Mojtaba Khamenei as a determined hardliner expected to pursue a more assertive response to what Tehran sees as aggression by the United States and its allies.
…New Investigation Links Mojtaba Khamenei to £50m London Apartments Overlooking Israeli Embassy
Meanwhile, a new investigation has linked Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, to two luxury apartments in London that overlook the Embassy of Israel in London, raising concerns among security experts.
The properties, located in the upscale Kensington district of the British capital, are estimated to be worth more than £50 million. The sixth- and seventh-floor apartments sit just behind the embassy complex and are only a short distance from Kensington Palace, the official residence of William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales.
According to a year-long investigation by Bloomberg, the apartments were purchased in 2014 and 2016 through Iranian businessman Ali Ansari, who allegedly acted as an intermediary for the Khamenei family.
Security analysts say the close proximity of the apartments — reportedly less than 50 metres from the embassy compound — could theoretically allow surveillance of diplomatic activity, including monitoring visitors entering the mission.
One counter-terrorism specialist described the location as a potential “permanent surveillance platform,” warning that the vantage point could enable observation or photography of movements around the embassy.
The investigation also claims that Khamenei is connected to a wider network of luxury properties in London, including 11 mansions in the Hampstead area, often referred to as “Billionaires’ Row,” purchased through shell companies registered offshore.
Together, the UK properties linked to the network are estimated to be worth around £200 million.
Lawyers representing Ansari have denied any financial or operational links between him, the Khamenei family, or Iran’s security establishment, and say they intend to challenge sanctions imposed on the properties by British authorities.
