Written By: Komal Das
The emerging conflict between Iran and the US and Israel has taken a new turn after a report was published indicating that Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei was secretly taken to Russia for surgery. Until now, the role of Russia in the emerging conflict between Iran and the US and Israel was minor. The minor role of Russia was limited to providing intelligence to Iran about the emerging conflict between the US and Iran. In addition to that, Iran was also receiving political support from Russia. However, a new report published by a Kuwaiti newspaper named Al-Jarida revealed a new turn in the emerging conflict between Iran and the US and Israel. According to the report published by the Kuwaiti newspaper, Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei was secretly taken to Russia by a military plane to undergo surgery because he was appointed as a successor to his father as Supreme Leader of Iran. Until now, Iran was denying rumors about the injury of its Supreme Leader’s successor.
Until now, Russia has been taking a cautious stance in the conflict between Iran and the US and Israel. It has been providing intelligence and political support to Iran in this conflict.
It has been observed that this cautious stance of Russia has helped the nation balance its interests in the Middle East region. This has also helped the nation maintain its strategic ties with Iran while avoiding conflict with the West.
However, the new report has now raised speculations that Russia might be involved in the internal security and leadership of Iran.
Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida published a report claiming that Mojtaba Khamenei is no longer in Iran. According to the report, the Iranian government moved Mojtaba Khamenei to Russia in a secret operation.
The report claims that Mojtaba Khamenei went to Russia on a Russian military flight. It further claims that Mojtaba Khamenei underwent surgery after arriving in Russia. It is further claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is undergoing treatment in Russia.
The newspaper claims that the Iranian government moved Mojtaba Khamenei to Russia because of health concerns and security threats.
But the claims have not been verified through independent sources. The Iranian government has denied the claims that Mojtaba Khamenei was injured in the recent attacks.
There have been reports regarding the health condition of Mojtaba Khamenei for some time now. There have been some reports that suggested he was injured during the recent attacks related to the regional conflict.
The Iranian authorities have denied the reports regarding the health condition of Mojtaba Khamenei. They have assured that he is safe and in good health. At the same time, his treatment is going on as usual.
Despite the Iranian authorities’ denial of the reports regarding the health condition of Mojtaba Khamenei, the latest report by Al-Jarida raises some questions about his health and his exact location.
The report gives a detailed account of the alleged evacuation. According to the Kuwaiti newspaper Al-Jarida, a Russian military plane was used to transport Mojtaba Khamenei to Moscow on Thursday, 12th March.
According to the report, he was admitted to a hospital within the complex of the Russian Presidential Palace. The report further indicates that he underwent surgery shortly after arrival.
According to the sources cited in the report, the continued bombardment and airstrikes in Iran made it hard for the medical team to deliver adequate medical services to the ailing individual. As a result, the Iranian authorities allegedly decided to seek medical attention outside the country.
The report further claims that the current Russian President, Vladimir Putin, offered Mojtaba Khamenei political asylum in Russia. According to the sources, the offer was made during a meeting between Putin and the current Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian.
The security agencies in Iran were concerned that the enemies would find out the location of Mojtaba Khamenei during the war. In this regard, the security agencies supported the decision to move the politician to Moscow.
The report further claims that Mojtaba Khamenei accepted the offer and left for Moscow immediately.
If the report is true, it would mean that there is a high level of trust between Moscow and Tehran.
Meanwhile, the controversy surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei’s status has been further fueled by comments made by US President Donald Trump.
During an interview with NBC News, Trump openly expressed his doubts about whether or not Iran’s new Supreme Leader is alive.
“I don’t know if he is even alive or not,” Trump said.
The comment made by Trump further added to the complexity of the issue. At the same time, it also further emphasized how little is actually known about Mojtaba Khamenei’s status.
At the moment, none of the allegations made in the Al-Jarida report have been confirmed officially.
However, already the report has sparked a flurry of speculation among diplomatic and security circles. If the allegations are true, it could mean that the Russians are taking a step further in their protection of Iran’s leadership in the current conflict.
At the moment, there is still a question mark on the health and whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei and their implications on the Iran-US-Israel geopolitical struggle.