Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains within the country’s borders but is staying away from public events “for understandable reasons,” according to statements from Russia’s ambassador reported by RTVI news on Tuesday.
Mojtaba assumed leadership after the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who died during the conflict between Iran and a coalition of Israel and the United States that began over a month ago. American officials have stated they believe Mojtaba sustained injuries and may have suffered disfigurement.
The two nations maintain strong diplomatic relations, having entered into a strategic partnership agreement last year that solidified their cooperation.
