Mojtaba Khamenei assumed Iran's supreme leadership in early March 2026 following his father Ali Khamenei's death in late-February strikes, yet he has maintained a near-total absence from public view amid reports of injuries sustained in the attack. This prolonged silence has sustained trader focus on health, security, and succession risks, with only private confirmations such as a May presidential meeting and scattered unverified images or footage. Regime statements have cited security concerns and referenced archival or AI-assisted material, while no confirmed addresses, Friday prayers, or major commemorations have occurred. Upcoming religious or political events through late summer could test whether controlled appearances emerge to stabilize internal perceptions or international diplomacy.