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According to Israeli media, the condition of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is critical, and he has been rushed to the hospital. Channel 14 (C14), citing sources within Iran and referencing an earlier *Jerusalem Post* report (which drew upon information from IranWire and sources close to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration), has reported that rumors are rapidly circulating within the upper echelons of the government that Khamenei is in "extremely critical condition." A source cited by the *Jerusalem Post* remarked, "We would not be surprised if news of his martyrdom reaches us soon." **Khamenei Not Seen Since Assuming Office** It is worth noting that Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the role of Supreme Leader shortly after his father was killed in joint US-Israeli military strikes on February 28. Since taking office, he has not appeared in public and has communicated solely through written statements. Reports indicate that he was injured—possibly sustaining severe facial wounds—during the initial attacks that targeted his father's compound. Consequently, he was forced into hiding and had to rely on a slow network of intermediaries to communicate with senior government officials in order to evade further attacks. **Claims That Khamenei Is Not in Iran** Amidst the speculation surrounding his condition, President Masoud Pezeshkian admitted in an interview with state television that direct communication with Mojtaba Khamenei is currently "very difficult." International and regional reports have repeatedly raised questions regarding his whereabouts and his ability to function. In July, the Saudi news outlet Al-Hadath, citing an Israeli security source, claimed that Khamenei was "not in Iran." Around the same time, US President Donald Trump claimed in a Fox News interview that Iran's top military leadership had been eliminated. He stated that following the military action, Khamenei was "90% incapacitated" and unable to function. **Suspicions of Severe Injuries** Iranian officials had initially downplayed the severity of his initial injuries; however, his failure to appear live or address the public directly has fueled mounting regional and international speculation regarding his health and the stability of his leadership. While Western and opposition intelligence sources have frequently indicated that he sustained severe or disfiguring injuries—preventing live public appearances and forcing a reliance on written statements—Iranian officials have maintained a different narrative. Representatives from Iran's Health Ministry had previously described the initial injuries as minor, and senior officials assert that he continues to provide strategic oversight and operational directives for the country.