Mojtaba Khamenei has not made a public appearance since succeeding his father as Iran’s Supreme Leader following Ali Khamenei’s assassination in a February 2026 U.S.-Israeli strike. Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, have repeatedly stated that Mojtaba remains alive, exercises final authority, and operates from a secure domestic location amid ongoing conflict, citing security needs to explain the absence of video, audio, or in-person confirmation. Regime-aligned accounts have described him attending private ceremonies or issuing directives, while external reporting has included unverified claims of injury, limited mobility, or possible foreign medical treatment. Trader pricing on departure markets through late 2026 reflects the lack of credible confirmation that he has left Iranian territory, combined with the regime’s emphasis on continuity of leadership from within the country and persistent threats that favor internal protection over relocation. Upcoming war developments or verified sightings could still shift assessments.