Iran's New Leader Has Not Been Seen Since Attack That Killed His Father

Iran's New Leader Has Not Been Seen Since Attack That Killed His Father

In February, an attack killed Ali Khamenei, who ran Iran. His son Mojtaba took over as leader. But five months later, Mojtaba hasn't appeared publicly. People close to him say he was injured in the attack—his face was damaged and his legs were hurt. No photos have been released. His absence raises concerns about who is actually running Iran as it tries to make peace with the U.S.

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