{"id":2579069,"date":"2026-03-12T12:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mojtaba-khamenei-releases-statement-does-not-appear-on-camera\/"},"modified":"2026-03-12T12:08:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T16:08:19","slug":"mojtaba-khamenei-releases-statement-does-not-appear-on-camera","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mojtaba-khamenei-releases-statement-does-not-appear-on-camera\/","title":{"rendered":"Mojtaba Khamenei releases statement, does not appear on camera"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmojtaba-khamenei-releases-statement-does-not-appear-on-camera%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2579069&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Mojtaba Khamenei released his first address as the Islamic Republic\u2019s supreme leader,though he did not appear on camera; the message was read aloud on state television. In the statement, he urged that the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to pressure Iran\u2019s perceived enemies and signaled that the regime would sustain its conflict indefinitely. He vowed revenge for the blood of martyrs, saying the retaliation would extend beyond the martyrdom of his father, Ayatollah ali Khamenei, and would soon be fully realized. the speech-read by a newscaster-came amid health speculation about the aging leader and his absence from the screen. He offered an olive branch to neighboring countries, claiming Iran seeks to strike U.S. military infrastructure rather than other states, and urged the closure of foreign bases to protect civilians. He warned of other fronts where the enemy is vulnerable and said Iran would pursue them; U.S. officials have cautioned about Iranian sleeper-cell threats. the report notes he was chosen to succeed his father after his assassination in what has been described as Operation epic Fury, and he is reportedly injured with no verifiable proof of life. Supporters in Tehran cheered a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/heres-why-the-panicked-left-needs-more-of-your-money-to-combat-climate-catastrophes\/\" title=\"Here\u2019s Why The Panicked Left Needs More Of Your Money To Combat Climate Catastrophes\">life-size cardboard cutout<\/a> of the leader at an allegiance rally as the <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >real figure remained unseen<\/a>.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Mojtaba Khamenei releases first statement as supreme leader but does not appear on camera<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2528714\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Supreme leader of Iran, <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/mojtaba-khamenei\/\">Mojtaba Khamenei<\/a>, has released his first-ever address as ayatollah of the Islamic Republic, but he did not appear on camera to deliver it himself.<\/p>\n<p>Khamenei told his compatriots in a statement read out on state media, that &ldquo;the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/energy-and-environment\/4489379\/iran-war-largest-disruption-oil-history-international-energy-agency\/\">closure of the Strait of Hormuz<\/a> should continue as a means of exerting pressure on the enemy&rdquo; and affirmed that the Iranian regime would continue the conflict indefinitely.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4489257\/united-nations-estimates-over-three-million-iranians-displaced\/\">UN estimates over 3 million Iranians displaced due to war<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4489227\/intelligence-report-iranian-regime-not-risk-of-collapse\/\">US intelligence report suggests Iranian regime is not at risk of imminent collapse<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/world\/4489146\/persian-gulf-oil-tanker-attack-iran\/\">One dead in attack that set two oil tankers ablaze in Persian Gulf: Report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>&ldquo;We promise never to hesitate in taking revenge for the blood of the martyrs,&rdquo; Khamenei said in the statement, adding: &ldquo;This revenge is not limited to the martyrdom of the great revolutionary leader [Ali Khamenei] but is for all the people sacrificed by the enemy.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He added: &ldquo;We will respond with deep regret for our children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;So far, only partial forms of revenge have emerged, but it will soon be fully realized.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This image taken from video provided by Iran state TV shows Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of Iran&rsquo;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/who-is-mojtaba-khamenei-irans-new-supreme-leader\/\" title=\"Who is ..., ...&#039;s new ...?\">slain supreme leader<\/a>, who has been named as the Islamic Republic&rsquo;s next ruler, authorities announced Monday, March 9, 2026. (Iran state TV via AP)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The speech was read aloud by a newscaster for Iranian state media, without an appearance by the supreme leader himself &mdash; a noticeable absence at a moment when speculation runs rampant about his health.<\/p>\n<p>Khamenei&rsquo;s address extended an olive branch to neighboring countries, stating that the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4489227\/intelligence-report-iranian-regime-not-risk-of-collapse\/\">Iranian regime <\/a>is only interested in striking U.S. military infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The enemy has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-is-right-the-us-needs-greenland-access-to-its-resources\/\" title=\"Trump Is Right: The US Needs Greenland, Access To Its Resources\">established military bases<\/a> in some countries over the years to secure dominance over the region,&rdquo; Khamenei said. &ldquo;As we have clearly warned, we have attacked only the bases without targeting the countries themselves.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>He recommended the forced closure of these bases to ensure civilians are not caught in the crossfire.<\/p>\n<p>The supreme leader also warned that Iran has investigated &ldquo;other fronts where the enemy is inexperienced and extremely vulnerable&rdquo; and will pursue these routes of combat.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. officials have warned about the potential for <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/national-security\/4489155\/trump-location-iranian-sleeper-cells-us\/\">Iranian sleeper cell attacks<\/a>. A leaked bulletin from the FBI to law enforcement also acknowledged the possibility of a surprise done attack launched from an off-shore vessel.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is being investigated but you have a lot of things happening, and all we could do is take them as they come,&rdquo; Trump told reporters this week.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4487861\/us-iran-fight-spreads-strait-hormuz\/\">STRAIT OF HORMUZ TRAFFIC HAS GROUND TO A HALT. HERE&rsquo;S WHY IT&rsquo;S VITAL TO GET IT BACK UP AND RUNNING<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mojtaba Khamenei was selected earlier this week to replace his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after his assassination in the opening strikes of <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/policy\/defense\/4489129\/first-week-iran-war-cost-pentagon-congress\/\">Operation Epic Fury<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>He is reportedly injured, but the extent of his wounds is not known. Thus far, there has been no verifiable proof of life.<\/p>\n<p>Supporters cheered for a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2026\/03\/12\/irans-new-ayatollah-is-a-coma-loses-leg-air-strike-27382972\/\">life-size cardboard cut-out<\/a> of the supreme leader at an allegiance rally in Tehran this week, with the real Khamenei nowhere to be seen,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mojtaba Khamenei issues first statement, unseen on cam<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3468,"featured_media":2579070,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26068074705055.jpg?w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651],"tags":[3823,75376,75638],"class_list":["post-2579069","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","tag-iran","tag-mojtaba-khamenei","tag-off-camera"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/AP26068074705055.jpg?w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2579069","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3468"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2579069"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2579069\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2579073,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2579069\/revisions\/2579073"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2579070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2579069"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2579069"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2579069"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}