JUST IN: Daily Mail claims Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “unconscious and currently incapable of running the country.”
London / Tehran – April 5, 2026 | Reflecto News
The Daily Mail has published a report claiming that Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei (son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei), is unconscious and “currently incapable of running the country.”
According to the British tabloid, citing an anonymous source in Tehran, Mojtaba Khamenei is in a coma at Sina University Hospital following injuries sustained in U.S. or Israeli airstrikes. The report alleges he is unaware of the ongoing war or even that he has been named Supreme Leader.
Details from the Daily Mail Report
- Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, reportedly suffered severe injuries, including possible loss of one or both legs, ruptured organs, and other trauma from an airstrike.
- The source claims he is in intensive care, with a section of the hospital sealed off under heavy security.
- The report suggests he has been unconscious for some time and is “unaware there is a war on.”
Iranian state media and officials have not directly addressed the latest Daily Mail claims, though earlier reports of injuries to Mojtaba were downplayed or attributed to minor wounds, with some statements issued on his behalf.
Background on Succession and Rumors
Mojtaba Khamenei was announced as the new Supreme Leader in early March 2026 following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid the early stages of the conflict. Since then, his lack of public appearances has fueled persistent speculation about his health.
Previous reports (including from the Daily Mail and other outlets) have claimed he was wounded, hospitalized, or even in a coma, with some suggesting treatment in Russia. Iranian authorities have released statements and audio purportedly from him, insisting he remains in control, while describing him as a “wounded veteran” of the war.
The regime continues to project unity, highlighting the mobilization of millions of volunteers and ongoing resistance against U.S. and Israeli strikes.
Context in Operation Epic Fury
These claims emerge as the sixth week of the U.S.-Israeli campaign against Iran intensifies:
- The White House has warned that by Tuesday the world will know whether strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges will proceed.
- President Trump has signaled possible delay only if “real signs of a deal” emerge, but positions remain far apart.
- U.S. forces recently completed a daring rescue of both downed F-15E pilots despite significant aircraft losses.
- Iran has retaliated with drone strikes on Kuwait (injuring 15 Americans) and urged young people to form human chains around power plants.
- International concern is growing, with calls for de-escalation from Pope Leo XIV and others.
If confirmed, Mojtaba Khamenei’s incapacity could create a power vacuum or leadership struggle within Iran’s clerical and IRGC establishment at a critical moment.
Reflecto News treats this as an unverified claim from a single media outlet relying on anonymous sourcing. We will continue monitoring for official Iranian statements, independent confirmation from other outlets, or any signs of leadership changes in Tehran. The situation remains highly opaque and fast-moving amid the broader conflict.
By Reflecto News Desk
Sources: Daily Mail, Reuters, Axios, Iranian state media (Tasnim, Press TV), and international wire services.