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- Russia's ambassador says Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in the country but avoiding public appearances for "understandable reasons."
- Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a war launched by Israel and the United States over a month ago.
- The United States believes Mojtaba Khamenei is wounded and likely disfigured.
- Iran and Russia have signed a strategic partnership treaty last year and maintain close ties.