Mojtaba Khamenei has issued written statements and messages since his March 2026 selection as Supreme Leader by the Assembly of Experts but has made no authenticated public appearance, video, or audio recording since the February 28 strikes that killed his father. Iranian officials attribute the absence to security risks amid the ongoing conflict, while President Masoud Pezeshkian stated in a late-September CBS interview that he held two private meetings with Mojtaba, including one exceeding seven hours, and described him as fully healthy with no ongoing issues. Recent written messages, such as the September 28 statement on Sacred Defense Week, continue to circulate under his name without visual confirmation. Reports also reference possible internal discussions about post-conflict leadership adjustments. These factors shape trader assessments of the timing and conditions for any verified public appearance.