Iran’s new supreme leader did not appear in person to give his first statement Thursday, fuelling speculation that he was injured more seriously than Iranian officials have acknowledged. Mojtaba Khamenei vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed in a defiant statement attributed to him and read by a state TV presenter.

In first public remarks, Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran would continue to block the Strait of Hormuz and attack U.S. bases.

Mojtaba Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader of Iran, is reportedly unconscious and undergoing treatment for a severe medical issue in Qom. He is unable to govern or make decisions following airstrikes that killed his father and others,

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared his country the victor in the war with the United States and Israel in a statement attributed to him on Thursday. As on previous occasions, the message was read out on state television.

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei provided a statement for the first time since U.S.-Israeli strikes killed his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei will issue his first message since his appointment "in a few moments", his official Telegram channel said, without specifying if it will be a recorded message or written statement.

He is alive but his condition is critical and still unconscious. He is also not taking part in any decisions, taken by Iran leadership.

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council officially acknowledged that a two‑week ceasefire, reportedly negotiated through Pakistan, has been agreed. The council added that the ceasefire deal was concluded with the endorsement of Iran’s new Supreme Leader,