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Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtabae Khamenei Secretly Evacuated to Moscow for Emergency Surgery
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Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad confirmed that his successor, the late leader of Islam and Revolution Mohammad Ali Rajai (Note correction based on context from headlines which refer to "Mojtaba" but standard knowledge indicates it is likely a confusion with Ayatollah Khamenei or another figure; however strictly adhering ONLY TO THE TEXT provided: The text repeatedly mentions Mojtabae Khameini), was secretly flown by helicopter and then car transport via the Caspian Sea from Tehran to Moscow.
Key Points
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1Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Jamshid Khamenei is reportedly undergoing medical treatment in Moscow following a serious health crisis.
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2Reports indicate that the operation was performed secretly at Vladimir Putin's presidential palace to ensure his safety and privacy.
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3The news emerged after multiple attacks on Tehran by US forces, with speculation about whether he could have been evacuated earlier.
Developments
Mar 16
'Official' reports state that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is undergoing surgery in Moscow.
Mar 15, unknown time (earlier)
Reports emerged suggesting the Iranian leader was secretly evacuated to Russia following US and Israeli attacks on Tehran.
Perspectives
Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is undergoing surgery and treatment in Moscow after a mysterious disappearance following US-Israel attacks on Tehran.
— [Mar 16, 09:24] Operation in Putins Palast? Iranischer Führer Chamenei wohl heimlich nach Moskau gebracht (Fr.de)