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Khamenei’s Absence Fuels Speculation Amid U.S.-Israel Tensions

3/11/2026

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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, did not attend his succession rally in Tehran amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.
Observers say he may be hiding or injured.
He has not appeared publicly since the war began.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Khamenei an 'unacceptable' candidate.
Opposition groups claim he is in hiding due to fears of US-Israeli strikes.

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Story summary

Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, did not attend his succession rally in Tehran amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.
Observers say he may be hiding or injured.
He has not appeared publicly since the war began.
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled Khamenei an 'unacceptable' candidate.
Opposition groups claim he is in hiding due to fears of US-Israeli strikes.