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Mojtaba Khamenei
MediaBias News has published 12 stories involving Mojtaba Khamenei, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran's Khamenei says enemy forces will be driven from Arabian Sea
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has stated that 'enemy forces' will soon be driven out of the Arabian Sea. He asserted that Iranian forces have already pushed adversaries from waters off southern Iran into the Arabian Sea and will expel them from there as well. Khamenei's remarks were made on the occasion of Iran's 'Sacred Defense Week'.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 45 · Hype 41
Conflict & Security · Middle EastMojtaba Khamenei pulled from hospital rubble, cleric claims
An Iranian cleric has claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, was pulled from the rubble of a Tehran hospital after it was bombed. This follows earlier US-Israeli strikes. US President Donald Trump believes Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian states he is healthy.
Middle East3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Politics · Middle EastIran's President Willing to Dilute Uranium, Seeks Deal with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated Iran has 'no trust' in the United States and is prepared to dilute uranium enriched to 60%. He denied seeking a nuclear bomb and expressed willingness to reach an agreement with the U.S. before the November midterms, while blaming the U.S. and Israel for the ongoing war.
Middle East4 min readTrust 30 · Craft 45 · Hype 41- Politics · Middle East
Iranian President Pezeshkian says Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei healthy after recent meeting
Masoud Pezeshkian said he met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei about a month ago, describing the leader as completely healthy and able to give directions. He added Iran will dilute highly enriched uranium, has never wanted a nuclear weapon, and blamed US military activity for IAEA inspection limits.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 87 · Hype 15 - Politics · Middle East
Trump says Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but wounded
US President Donald Trump said he believes Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but seriously wounded. Khamenei has not been seen publicly since taking over leadership following his father's assassination.
Middle East4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 59 · Hype 41 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastUS offers $10 million for intel on five IRGC leaders
The US State Department's Rewards for Justice program is offering up to $10 million for information on five senior leaders of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps. The individuals are accused of involvement in attacks on American personnel and major cyber operations.
Middle East4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 50 · Hype 40
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran used US-Iran truce to expand missile and drone production, reports say
Iran exploited the June 17 US-Iran memorandum of understanding to accelerate missile and drone production, appoint hardline commanders, and deploy forces near the Red Sea, according to reports in the Wall Street Journal and Iranian state media. The truce expired on 17 August 2026 with no renewal announced.
Middle East5 min readTrust 76 · Craft 87 · Hype 45
Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran reshuffles military leadership amid US blockade and Houthi strikes
Iran has reorganised its military command, appointing hardline leaders to key roles as it adopts a more aggressive posture. The US says it can maintain a blockade on Iranian ports indefinitely, while Houthi drone strikes on Saudi Aramco refineries push oil prices higher. No left-rated outlet covered the story.
Middle East5 min readTrust 65 · Craft 55 · Hype 45- Politics · Middle East
Trump considers declaring victory in Iran without nuclear deal
President Donald Trump has discussed ending the US campaign against Iran without a nuclear deal if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz, according to reports. Iran’s conditions include lifting sanctions, withdrawing US forces, and paying reparations, complicating negotiations.
Middle East5 min readTrust 68 · Craft 95 · Hype 45 
Conflict & Security · Middle EastMojtaba Khamenei appears in undated video amid health speculation
An undated video of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was published by state-linked Mehr news agency on 8 August 2026, following reports of his critical health and Israeli media claims he had been hospitalised. The footage shows Khamenei giving a religious lesson but provides no timestamp or location.
Middle East4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32- Conflict & Security · Middle East
Vance calls Iran negotiations messy as Trump claims deal near Hormuz Strait
US Vice President JD Vance said negotiations with Iran would be 'messy' and 'take some time', describing Iranians as 'extremely difficult people'. President Donald Trump claimed a deal to reopen the Hormuz Strait was 'right around the corner', while Iran's president said communicating with its leader was 'very difficult'.
Middle East5 min readTrust 74 · Craft 58 · Hype 32 - Politics · Middle East
Iranian president calls contact with supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei 'very difficult'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently 'very difficult', in remarks broadcast on state television. Khamenei has not appeared in public since taking office after his father’s death in US and Israeli strikes.
Middle East4 min readTrust 54 · Craft 77 · Hype 15
