US President Donald Trump claims Iranian Supreme Leader is alive but damaged
U.S. Presidential candidate Donald Trump stated that Iran's newly appointed leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains "probably" alive despite serious injuries sustained during the conflict in Tehran on March 13th. Speaking to Fox News' Brian Kilmeade prior taping his remarks for broadcast later this week at a rally near Mar-a-Lago, Trump noted that while reports suggest Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei is "damaged," he believes there are indications of life in some form within the leader's condition.
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1President Donald Trump stated that he believes the newly appointed Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, is probably alive.
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2Trump added to his assessment by suggesting that while likely living 'in some form,' Mr. Khamenei may have been damaged or injured during Operation Epic Fury.
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President Donald Trump stated that he believes the newly appointed Iranian Supreme Leader is still alive but injured.
— [Mar 13, 02:45] Fox NewsTrump says Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be 'damaged' during Operation Epic Fury and has not made a public appearance since the conflict began due to serious injuries including possible loss of limbs or internal damage.
— [Mar 13, 02:45] Fox NewsPresident Trump believes Iran's new Supreme Leader is alive 'in some form' despite speculation that he may be in a coma following reports of severe wounds sustained during the conflict with Israel and US forces.
— [Mar 13, 09:38] ReutersPresident Donald Trump stated that he believes newly appointed Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but damaged, citing reports of the leader being lightly injured or war-wounded. Meanwhile, Iran's new leadership vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and threatened U.S.-hostile nations with retaliation as a two-week conflict between Israel/the United States and Iran continues globally.