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Iran's Supreme Leader Airlifted to Moscow After Airstrike Injuries

3/17/2026

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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, was airlifted to Moscow for urgent medical treatment after severe injuries sustained during US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28.
A source indicated he underwent successful surgery and is recovering in a private hospital.
His absence from public appearances has raised concerns about his ability to govern.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has intelligence on Khamenei's condition.
The airstrike involved a sophisticated breach of Iran's security by Israeli intelligence and the CIA, raising fears of further operations against Iran's leadership.

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Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's new Supreme Leader, was airlifted to Moscow for urgent medical treatment after severe injuries sustained during US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28.
A source indicated he underwent successful surgery and is recovering in a private hospital.
His absence from public appearances has raised concerns about his ability to govern.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has intelligence on Khamenei's condition.
The airstrike involved a sophisticated breach of Iran's security by Israeli intelligence and the CIA, raising fears of further operations against Iran's leadership.