Summary
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated that Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is injured and possibly disfigured. This marks the first official comment from President Donald Trump's administration regarding Khamenei's health since he assumed leadership. Khamenei has issued a written message to his country pledging retaliation against U.S. and Israeli actions.
Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth is the U.S. Secretary of Defense.
- Mojtaba Khamenei is Iran's new supreme leader.
- Hegseth claims Khamenei is injured and possibly disfigured.
- This is the first official statement from the U.S. about Khamenei's health.
- President Donald Trump mentioned to G7 leaders that Khamenei is not well.
- Khamenei issued a written message pledging revenge against the U.S and Israel.
- The message was broadcast without video or photo of Khamenei.
- Khamenei became leader after his father, Ali Khamenei, died at the start of the conflict.
