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
Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 12:50 UTC · First reported: 10h ago
