Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Unconscious and in Critical Condition

Mojtaba Khamenei, the supreme leader of Iran, is reportedly unconscious and receiving urgent medical treatment in the city of Qom, according to reports citing intelligence inputs. The reports suggest that the leader is in critical condition and is currently unable to participate in the decision-making processes of the Iranian regime.

The information is based on a diplomatic memo cited by The Times, which indicates that the details were derived from intelligence shared between the United States, Israel, and Gulf allies. According to the document, Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in airstrikes conducted by the United States, and Israel.

These same airstrikes are claimed to have killed his father, the former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, on February 28. The reports state that Mojtaba Khamenei is being treated at a private hospital in Qom, a city recognized as the religious capital of Iran and a center of deep importance in Shia Islam.

Leadership and Decision-Making

The reported incapacitation of Mojtaba Khamenei has raised questions regarding the current state of Iranian leadership. The diplomatic memo states that the supreme leader is in severe condition, rendering him incapable of being involved in any regime decision-making.

While these intelligence reports suggest a leadership crisis, Iranian officials have strongly denied the claims. State representatives insist that Mojtaba Khamenei remains in control and is actively involved in the affairs of the state.

The public visibility of the leader has remained limited, though a report from March 9, 2026, noted a gathering in Tehran to support Mojtaba Khamenei, where a woman was photographed holding his portrait.

Burial Preparations in Qom

Beyond the health status of the current leader, the diplomatic memo provides details regarding the burial preparations for the former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. Intelligence agencies have reportedly observed groundwork activity in Qom for the construction of a large mausoleum.

The memo suggests that the mausoleum is designed to contain more than one grave. While It’s intended for Ali Khamenei, the document indicates that other members of his family could also be buried there, and suggests Mojtaba Khamenei could eventually be buried in the same location.

International and Official Response

Despite the circulation of the diplomatic memo and the subsequent media reports from outlets such as The Jerusalem Post and Times Now, there have been no official statements from the governments of the United States or Iran regarding the validity of the memo.

The reports emerge amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. The disclosure of the location of the supreme leader in Qom marks the first time this specific information has been made public.