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Iran Health Official Claims Supreme Leader Suffered 'Superficial' Wounds in US-Israel Strike
An Iranian health official claimed the supreme leader suffered only 'superficial' wounds in a US-Israel strike. The leader has not appeared publicly since March 8, 2026, and has issued only written statements. The event occurred on May 25, 2026, and has intensified regional tensions.
An Iranian health official stated that the supreme leader suffered only 'superficial' wounds in a US-Israel strike, according to reports from The Straits Times and The Hindu. The strike reportedly targeted the supreme leader, though the exact location and method of the attack remain unclear. The supreme leader has not appeared publicly since March 8, 2026, and has only issued written statements, fueling speculation about his health and the nature of the attack.
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IndependentThe HinduMay 25, 09:16 PM
Iran health official says supreme leader suffered only 'superficial' wounds in U.S.-Israel strikeThe 56-year-old has not appeared publicly since he was named as Iran's supreme leader on March 8, issuing only written statements, fuelling speculation about his health
IndependentStraits TimesMay 25, 05:10 PM
Iran health official says supreme leader suffered only ‘superficial’ wounds in US-Israel strike - The Straits TimesIran health official says supreme leader suffered only ‘superficial’ wounds in US-Israel strike The Straits Times