The Kuwaiti “Al-Jarida” reports that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was secretly flown to Moscow for surgery due to severe injuries he sustained from the war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin reportedly offered treatment, and Khamenei underwent a “successful” operation.

According to the report, Iranian officials approved the move, citing lack of adequate medical facilities in Iran amid ongoing strikes. The operation’s secrecy and lack of public appearance have sparked speculation about Khamenei’s condition and potential power vacuum.