Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly unconscious in Qom as Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps influence grows
April 7, 2026: Iran’s newly appointed supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly incapacitated and undergoing treatment in Qom, raising serious concerns about leadership stability in the country. According to reports citing intelligence inputs, Khamenei is said to be in a severe condition and unable to participate in decision-making. The development comes shortly after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, in an airstrike, marking a critical moment in Iran’s political transition.
Khamenei has not made any public appearance since the February 28 strike, with only unverified statements and AI-generated visuals attributed to him circulating on state media. Reports suggest he may be in critical condition, with claims ranging from severe injuries to coma. His absence has sparked speculation over who is effectively running the country, with many pointing to the growing influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in managing state affairs during the crisis.
Meanwhile, uncertainty also surrounds funeral arrangements for Ali Khamenei, with delays breaking traditional norms and raising security concerns. The situation highlights deep instability within Iran’s leadership amid ongoing conflict, with internal tensions and external pressures converging at a critical time for the regime.