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Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Avoids Public Amid Speculation

3/31/2026

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Russia's ambassador to Tehran, Alexey Dedov, confirmed that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in Iran and not receiving treatment in Russia.
Dedov said Khamenei is avoiding public appearances for unspecified reasons.
Khamenei has not been seen or heard since his appointment earlier this month.
Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.

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Russia's ambassador to Tehran, Alexey Dedov, confirmed that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in Iran and not receiving treatment in Russia.
Dedov said Khamenei is avoiding public appearances for unspecified reasons.
Khamenei has not been seen or heard since his appointment earlier this month.
Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of the late supreme leader Ali Khamenei.