Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is undergoing medical treatment in the city of Qom and is said to be in a critical state, according to a report by The Times UK citing an intelligence assessment.
The report, based on what it describes as shared intelligence inputs from the United States and Israel to Gulf nations, claims that Khamenei is currently unconscious and unable to take part in any state decisions. It also says this is the first time his exact location has been identified publicly in such detail.
According to the memo reviewed by the publication, Khamenei is receiving treatment for what has been described as a severe medical condition. The report adds that he has not appeared in public since tensions escalated in West Asia, with Iranian state media instead broadcasting statements attributed to him.
Intelligence claims and absence raise questions
The report further states that agencies, including the National Security Agency, have been approached regarding the memo. Iran’s diplomatic channel in Washington, currently operating through the Pakistani embassy, has also been contacted.
In a separate claim, the publication said preparations are underway in Qom for the burial of Iran’s senior leadership figure, referring to the elder Khamenei.
These developments come at a time when the region remains tense, and information emerging from multiple intelligence sources has added to uncertainty over Iran’s leadership structure.
Trump issues fresh deadline to Iran
Amid the escalating situation, US President Donald Trump renewed his warning to Tehran, setting a deadline for a possible deal to end the conflict.
Speaking at the White House, Trump described the current phase as critical and said Iran had been given additional time to respond. He warned that failure to reach an agreement would lead to severe consequences.
He said Iran had been given time until 8 pm Eastern Time on Tuesday, after which key infrastructure could be targeted. Trump added that the United States had significantly weakened Iran’s position since the conflict began on February 28.
The President also said the situation should have been addressed years ago, referring to long-standing tensions between Washington and Tehran.