16 APR 2026
Iran

Hegseth: Khamenei alive but wounded

Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:50 UTC · 4 sources

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has provided an updated assessment on the health of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He stated that the current US assessment is that Khamenei remains alive but is wounded and disfigured. The statement confirms earlier reports of an injury to the Supreme Leader but clarifies his survival status. The nature and cause of the wounding have not been disclosed by US officials.

Updates
10h ago@clashreport

Hegseth now specifies that Khamenei is believed to be wounded and disfigured.

10h ago@Worldsource24

Hegseth added that Khamenei is believed to be wounded and disfigured.

10h ago@Osint613

Hegseth's latest statement adds the detail that Khamenei is 'disfigured' from his wounds.

Sources
TW@sentdefenderview10h ago
TW@clashreportview10h ago
TW@Worldsource24view10h ago
TW@Osint613view10h ago
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:50 UTC · First reported: 10h ago