11 March,2026 04:37 PM IST | Tehran | mid-day online correspondent
Mojtaba Khamenei
Reports suggesting that Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei had been injured during the ongoing military strikes in Iran were dismissed on Tuesday after a statement from the son of the country's president confirmed that he was safe, reported news agency ANI.
Yousef Pezeshkian said in a message posted on the messaging platform Telegram that Mojtaba Khamenei was "healthy and there is no problem," countering earlier reports that claimed he had been wounded in recent attacks, reported ANI.
The clarification came after media reports suggested that Mojtaba Khamenei had sustained injuries during the first day of Israeli strikes on Iran.
"I heard news about Mr. Mojtaba being injured. I asked friends who had contact. They said, thank God, he is healthy and there is no problem," Yousef Pezeshkian said in his message, reported ANI.
Earlier, a report by The New York Times had suggested that Khamenei had been injured and had avoided public appearances for security reasons. The report cited three Iranian sources who claimed senior officials had informed them that he was wounded during the initial phase of the Israeli operation on February 28.
However, Iranian officials have not publicly confirmed any such injuries.
The clarification comes as the West Asia conflict entered its 12th day, with hostilities between Iran and the United States-Israel alliance continuing to escalate.
According to maritime authorities, a cargo vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in a fire onboard.
The incident forced the crew to evacuate the vessel and request assistance, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.
Iran has previously threatened to block the flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing conflict, raising concerns about disruptions to global energy supplies.
Amid the escalating tensions, US President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran, urging the country not to place mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement, Trump said that if Iran had deployed mines in the waterway and failed to remove them immediately, the United States would respond with significant military action.
He also warned that American forces would target any vessels attempting to mine the strategic shipping route, which handles a large share of global oil and gas shipments.
Meanwhile, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, accused the United States and Israel of deliberately targeting civilian infrastructure during the military operations.
Speaking at the United Nations, Iravani alleged that residential areas and essential civilian facilities had been struck during the conflict.
He claimed that the attacks had resulted in the deaths of more than 1,300 civilians and damage to thousands of buildings, including residential homes, commercial establishments, medical facilities and schools.
The Iranian envoy also called on the United Nations Security Council to take action and address what Tehran described as violations of international law.
He warned that if the international community remained silent, similar attacks could occur against other countries in the future.
"It is deeply regrettable that the Security Council continues to remain silent despite its responsibility to maintain international peace and security," Iravani said.
As the conflict enters its second week, both sides have hardened their positions, with continued strikes and counter-strikes reported across the region.
The fighting has intensified concerns about civilian casualties, regional stability and disruptions to global energy supplies, especially as tensions continue to affect shipping routes in the Persian Gulf.
With hostilities showing no immediate signs of easing, international observers warn that the conflict could have far-reaching consequences for global security and energy markets.
(With inputs from ANI)
