Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of public view since succeeding his father as Iran’s Supreme Leader following Ali Khamenei’s death in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026. Iranian diplomats and officials, including a representative to India speaking on October 23, 2026, state that he is in good health, holds extended meetings with President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, attended his father’s July funeral, and engages in limited private activities such as night-time demonstrations, while attributing the absence to security needs amid the ongoing conflict. He has issued only written statements and participated in audio conferences on war and diplomatic matters. Security risks, potential injuries from the initial strike, and the regime’s preference for controlled messaging continue to shape the likelihood and timing of any verified public appearance.