Iran’s new supreme leader is wounded and ‘likely disfigured,’ Hegseth says
Iran’s new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei suffered a fractured foot, bruised eye and face lacerations during the initial wave of airstrikes by the US and Israel, according to new reports.

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3 developments- Mar 9Only right-leaning coverage:Iran Confirms New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'Is Wounded'
- Mar 11New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei suffered fractured foot, face injuries on first day of Iran war: reports
- Mar 13Iran’s new supreme leader is wounded and ‘likely disfigured,’ Hegseth says
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1 viewpointHegseth says Iran’s new supreme leader ‘is wounded and likely disfigured.’ Follow live updates.
Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war
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2 viewpointsIran’s new supreme leader was ‘wounded and likely disfigured’ in US-Israeli strikes, Hegseth contends
Source: New Iranian supreme leader had fractured foot and face lacerations on first day of war
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4 viewpointsIran’s new supreme leader is wounded and ‘likely disfigured,’ Hegseth says
Hegseth: New Iranian 'Supreme Leader is Wounded, Likely Disfigured'
New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei suffered fractured foot, face injuries on first day of Iran war: reports
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Israel believes Iran's new leader was lightly wounded in attacks, senior official says
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