Mojtaba Khamenei has issued written statements and decrees as Iran's supreme leader since succeeding his father Ali Khamenei following the latter's assassination in a February 2026 strike, yet he has recorded no verified public appearances, videos, or audio messages in the subsequent six months. Iranian officials cite tightened security amid the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel as the primary reason for the low profile, while releasing occasional undated archival footage, republished older photos, and indirect claims of private meetings or shrine visits to address health speculation. Persistent rumors of severe injuries or worse have circulated inside and outside regime circles, though senior figures including President Pezeshkian have asserted meetings and described the leader as active in decision-making. Upcoming religious and national observances through year-end could provide opportunities for an appearance, but the pattern of deliberate seclusion and risk aversion continues to shape trader assessments of near-term visibility.