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Trump Laughs at Credible Intel on Khamenei's Sexuality

3/17/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump laughed during a briefing about intelligence that Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay.
New York Post reports the intelligence was deemed credible by U.S. spy agencies.
The intelligence alleges Khamenei had a relationship with his childhood tutor and advanced toward male caregivers during recovery from a February airstrike that killed his father.
The late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly worried about his son's leadership because of these rumors.

History

Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution of 1979 established the Islamic Republic, with Ayatollah Ali Khamenei becoming Supreme Leader in 1989. Khamenei's regime emphasized traditional values and maintained power through a network of loyalists, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Following his assassination on February 28, 2026, during U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, tensions escalated, impacting Iran's political stability and international relations.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump laughed during a briefing about intelligence that Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay.
New York Post reports the intelligence was deemed credible by U.S. spy agencies.
The intelligence alleges Khamenei had a relationship with his childhood tutor and advanced toward male caregivers during recovery from a February airstrike that killed his father.
The late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly worried about his son's leadership because of these rumors.

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