A senior figure within the Iranian government has reported that Khamenei sustained an injury to his leg on the initial day of the conflict. According to reports cited by Iran International, Ahmad Khatami stated that following an attack that resulted in the death of his father and predecessor, Ali Khamenei, medical professionals reportedly considered the possibility of amputating his leg. During a local council meeting, Khatami reportedly disclosed the details of the incident, stating, “During the attack on the first day of the war, he sustained a leg injury.
There was even a possibility of amputation, but that did not happen, and he is currently in good health.”
Khatami is identified as one of the 88 members serving on Iran’s Council of Experts, an advisory body responsible for the appointment of the supreme leader. The statement provides specific details regarding the physical health of Khamenei following the period in question. The report indicates that despite the severity of the initial injuries, the leader has since been reported to be in satisfactory health, according to Khatami’s account.
The article notes that the supreme leader has not been publicly seen or heard from since the events described.
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