The newly appointed Supreme Leader suffered a fractured foot, facial lacerations, and a bruised eye during U.S.-Israeli strikes that killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and five family members. His prolonged absence fuels speculation about his ability to govern. While Iranian officials claim he remains alert and sheltered, Iran’s ambassador to Cyprus admitted Khamenei is currently unable to address the public. His absence from his own succession rally has raised doubts. Mojtaba Khamenei, long seen as his father’s heir, has deep ties to the IRGC and hardline factions. His appointment signals continuity with Iran’s anti-Western stance, but his legitimacy is contested due…

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