Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has maintained an extremely low public profile since succeeding his father in March 2026 following the latter’s assassination, with officials citing ongoing security threats and injuries sustained in the February attack as reasons for avoiding appearances. State media released an undated video on August 10 showing him in discussion, widely viewed as an effort to address health speculation and demonstrate continuity. Private meetings with President Pezeshkian have been confirmed, yet no in-person public events have occurred since his appointment. Trader assessments of near-term visibility hinge on whether regime priorities shift toward visible leadership amid regional tensions, or whether security protocols and internal dynamics continue to favor limited exposure. Scheduled religious commemorations or official ceremonies in the coming weeks could serve as catalysts for any change.