Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen publicly or issued a statement. Journalist and author Jason Rezaian tells Anderson, "he might not be alive." pic.twitter.com/0wnewyGVH4
— Anderson Cooper 360° (@AC360) March 11, 2026
The regime announced that its newly appointed Supreme Leader would appear live to address the nation.
Crowds gathered. Cameras rolled.
But instead of their leader appearing… officials brought out a framed photo and read a written message on his behalf.
More than a week into… pic.twitter.com/KEym76GolX
— Tousi TV (@TousiTVOfficial) March 10, 2026
Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was presented at a mass rally in Tehran today.
— Visegrád 24 (@visegrad24) March 11, 2026
He couldn’t show up in person for some reason, so they brought out a cardboard cutout of him instead pic.twitter.com/c6eARU405b
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