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Trump says Mojtaba Khamenei is alive, but wounded

46 sourcesUpdated 26 Aug 2026, 3:06 pm Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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Trump said in an interview that Mojtaba Khamenei is still alive.

He described Khamenei as seriously wounded on the left side of his body.

The reporting says Khamenei has not been seen publicly since taking over the role six months ago.

Iranian officials have rejected rumors about his death and pointed to decrees and an undated video as signs of authority.

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The exact status of Khamenei remains unclear because the reports are not independently verified.

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The reporting broadly agrees that Trump said Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but badly wounded, and that public evidence about his condition remains limited. It also agrees that conflicting claims have circulated and that independent verification is lacking.

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What remains unsettled is Khamenei's exact status, including the meaning of the conflicting claims and the undated video cited in reporting. New publicly verified information could change how his condition is understood.

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This view focuses on 'Seriously wounded, but not dead': Trump on Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei | World News.

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This view focuses on Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Donald Trump makes big statement on Supreme Leader; says 'I don't think he's dead'. It also highlights US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Trump Says He Doesn’t ‘Think’ Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Is Dead, Calls….

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Hindustan Times Supportive framing Provisional rating

'Seriously wounded, but not dead': Trump on Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei | World News

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US President Donald Trump stated in a radio interview that he believes Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is still alive despite being seriously wounded in the left side of his body following earlier joint US-Israeli strikes. Trump remarked that if Khamenei were dead, Iran would be putting on a very good show, while noting that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open. Hindustan Times reported that Mojtaba has not been seen publicly since taking over the role six months ago, and the publication could not independently verify a recent undated video released by Iran's Fars news agency.

DNA India Neutral framing Reported

Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Donald Trump makes big statement on Supreme Leader; says 'I don't think he's dead'

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DNA India reported that US President Donald Trump stated in an interview with radio host Glenn Beck that Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded on the left side of his body from February 28 US-Israeli strikes. The article outlines that Mojtaba's prolonged absence from public view has fueled speculation and conflicting accounts, including unverified claims of his death or severe brain injuries. Meanwhile, Iranian officials have rejected rumors, cited security concerns for his limited appearance, and pointed to issued decrees and an undated video as signs of ongoing authority.

The Sunday Guardian Neutral framing Reported

US-Israel-Iran War Live News: Trump Says He Doesn’t ‘Think’ Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Is Dead, Calls…

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US President Donald Trump cast doubt on reports regarding the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei during an interview with conservative radio host Glenn Beck. Trump asserted that Khamenei survived the events that caused his injuries, describing him as very seriously wounded while offering no independent evidence to support his assessment. The Sunday Guardian noted that conflicting reports have circulated following an Atlantic report suggesting the leader may have died, leaving Khamenei's exact status and the nature of his injuries unclear due to a lack of independently verified information.