Mojtaba Khamenei

Dossier

Who

Mojtaba Khamenei — Supreme Leader (reported elected or appointed: "Mojtaba Khamenei appointed as Supreme Leader following father's assassination" — in Artesh's archive from 8 March 2026, Al Jazeera, Press TV and BBC Persian, then NYT Iran, Iran Herald, Anadolu Ajansı and Modern Diplomacy). Artesh's archive holds 780 stories naming Mojtaba Khamenei. The 54 most recent, from 6 August 2026 to 8 October 2026, come from Iranian state and state-linked outlets Press TV (7), IRNA (4), Tehran Times (4), Mehr (3), Donya-e-Eqtesad (1) and international and independent outlets Iran Herald (9), BBC Persian (3), Msn (1), Al Jazeera (1). Affiliations: Mehr is a semi-official Iranian news agency; IRNA is Iran's official state news agency; Tehran Times is a state-owned English-language Iranian daily; Donya-e-Eqtesad is a private Iranian economic daily; Press TV is Iran's state-owned English-language broadcaster (IRIB).

In the news

October 2026 (Mehr–Aban 1405, 4 stories)

8 Oct — Khamenei Highlights Growing Role of Police in Iran's Security (Mehr). Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei emphasized the increasing importance of Iran's Law Enforcement Command in maintaining national security, particularly highlighted during recent conflicts.

8 Oct — Khamenei Highlights Police Force's Role in Ensuring Security During Recent Conflicts (IRNA). Ayatollah Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei highlighted the increasing significance of the police force in maintaining security in Iran, particularly during recent conflicts.

5 Oct — Mojtaba Khamenei: The Rising Image of Iran's Potential Future Leader (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). The article discusses the efforts by the Iranian regime to shape the public image of Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, amid his growing political significance.

2 Oct — Khamenei Highlights Prayer as Core Strength of Iran in National Prayer Summit (Mehr). Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei emphasized the importance of prayer as a fundamental element of Iran's strength during his message to the 33rd National Prayer Summit.

September 2026 (Shahrivar–Mehr 1405, 19 stories)

28 Sep — Khamenei: Enemies Retreat to Arabian Sea, Will Soon Be Expelled (Tehran Times). Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei stated that Iranian armed forces have inflicted significant damage on adversaries, forcing them to retreat to the Arabian Sea, where he claims they will soon be expelled.

28 Sep — Plans for Leadership Change in Iran Post-War: Mojtaba Khamenei's Potential Replacement (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Plans are reportedly underway to replace Mojtaba Khamenei as the leader of Iran following the ongoing conflict. This involves key political figures and factions within the Iranian regime.

27 Sep — Claims by a Member of the Assembly of Experts Regarding the Second Assassination Attempt on Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei + Video (Donya-e-Eqtesad). A member of Iran's Assembly of Experts has claimed that there was a second assassination attempt on Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, highlighting that the enemy targeted hospitals after learning he was injured.

27 Sep — Mojtaba Khamenei Rescued from Hospital Rubble After US Strikes (Iran Herald). Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly rescued from the rubble of a hospital in Tehran following US and Israeli airstrikes.

27 Sep — Mojtaba Khamenei Rescued from Debris After US-Israeli Strikes Target Tehran Hospital (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Mojtaba Khamenei was reportedly rescued from the debris of a hospital in Tehran following US-Israeli airstrikes. The strikes indicate escalating tensions between Iran and the US-Israel alliance.

27 Sep — Mojtaba Khamenei Injured Before Iran War, Rescued from Rubble (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran's Supreme Leader, was reportedly injured prior to the Iran war and had to be rescued from rubble. This incident highlights the potential vulnerabilities of key figures within the Iranian leadership.

25 Sep — Iranian President Affirms Mojtaba Khamenei's Good Health and Governance Capability (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). The Iranian president has stated that Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health and capable of governing.

and 12 more that month, in the timeline.

August 2026 (Mordad–Shahrivar 1405, 31 stories)

31 Aug — Iranian Media Personnel Reaffirm Commitment to Khamenei's Guidelines (Press TV). Over 2,300 Iranian media personnel and social media activists have reaffirmed their commitment to the guidelines set by Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

31 Aug — Iran Faces Economic Strain from U.S. Sanctions as Khamenei Calls for Unity (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Iran is facing increasing economic pressure due to U.S. sanctions, prompting Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to call for national unity in response to these challenges.

30 Aug — Khamenei Calls for Muslim Unity Against US and Israel's Hostile Policies (Tehran Times). Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei called for unity among Muslims, condemning the US and Israel as enemies of this solidarity. His remarks highlight the perceived threat of Western imperialism to regional stability.

30 Aug — Khamenei: US and Israel Threaten All Muslims, Not Just Iran (Press TV). Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei stated that the US and Israel are not only adversaries of Iran but also pose a threat to all Muslims.

30 Aug — Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Absent Amid Ongoing Conflict (Iran Herald). Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, has not made a public appearance or addressed the nation six months after airstrikes that severely injured him.

30 Aug — Khamenei Urges Muslim Nations to Stand Together Against U.S. and Israel (Iran Herald). Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called for Muslim nations to unite against the United States and Israel in a message posted on August 30. This appeal coincided with the Islamic Unity Week, emphasizing solidarity among Muslim states.

30 Aug — Khamenei Calls for Gulf Unity Against 'Real Enemy' (via a news aggregator feed, publisher not recorded). Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei called on Gulf Muslim nations to unite against their 'real enemy' in a written message, emphasizing the importance of overcoming divisions among Muslims.

and 24 more that month, in the timeline.

Iranian outlets vs international outlets

Mehr and IRNA focus on Mojtaba Khamenei's emphasis on the police force's role in ensuring security, while Iran Herald reports on his rescue from hospital rubble after US strikes. Tehran Times and Press TV highlight Khamenei's calls for unity against US and Israel, whereas Iran Herald discusses his unveiling of an economic strategy to reduce US dollar dependence. Donya-e-Eqtesad covers claims about a second assassination attempt on Khamenei, while BBC Persian explores the mystery surrounding his inner circle. Press TV and Tehran Times report on Khamenei's meetings with President Pezeshkian, while Msn scrutinizes his leadership six months into an ongoing war.

Often mentioned with

The names that appear most often in the same stories as Mojtaba Khamenei: Israel. These are co-mentions in Artesh's archive, not statements about relationships.

Full dated timeline of coverage

Written from Artesh's own coverage record: every statement is attributed to the outlet that reported it. Last updated October 9, 2026.