Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father Ali Khamenei as Iran's Supreme Leader in early March 2026 following the latter's assassination in a February 28 strike amid the ongoing conflict with Israel and the US. Since his appointment, Mojtaba has issued written statements on religious, economic, and wartime matters but has made no verified public appearances, videos, audio addresses, or appearances at major events such as his father's July state funeral. Iranian officials cite heightened security risks and have responded to speculation over his health or accessibility with indirect claims, including accounts of private meetings with President Pezeshkian and republished older footage or family descriptions of his personal interests. This sustained absence amid wartime pressures and domestic economic strain shapes trader assessments of the likelihood and timing of any authenticated public sighting.