According to a report by Anadolu Agency on Sunday, July 26, 2026, Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is currently not communicating with any individual or organisation for what his family describes as “specific reasons,” according to remarks by his father-in-law, Gholam-Ali Haddad-Adel.
Speaking on Sunday in comments carried by Iran’s ISNA News Agency, Haddad-Adel said the country’s highest-ranking leader has suspended direct communication with others but did not elaborate on the reasons behind the decision.
“He is not communicating with any party or individual for specific reasons,” Haddad-Adel said, declining to provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the restriction.
The comments have intensified speculation over Khamenei’s health and security, as he has remained out of public view since succeeding his father, Ali Khamenei, earlier this year.
Haddad-Adel sought to reassure the public by expressing confidence that Mojtaba Khamenei was in good condition.
“He is like his father in every way,” he said, adding that he hoped the Supreme Leader was “in good health.”
Mojtaba Khamenei assumed Iran’s highest office after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint U.S.-Israeli airstrike on February 28. Ali Khamenei had served as Iran’s Supreme Leader for nearly 36 years, making him one of the longest-serving leaders in the country’s modern history.
Since taking office, Mojtaba Khamenei has not made any public appearances, delivered televised speeches or released audio or video messages. Iranian authorities have instead issued written statements attributed to him, fuelling widespread speculation about his whereabouts and condition.
His absence was particularly noticeable during the state funeral ceremonies for his father in early July, where several members of the Khamenei family attended while the new Supreme Leader remained absent. Iranian officials attributed the decision to heightened security concerns following threats against his life.
Despite the lack of public appearances, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recently sought to calm speculation, saying communication with the Supreme Leader has been increasing and that state institutions continue to receive guidance from him. Pezeshkian also indicated that security considerations and injuries sustained during the February attack have limited Khamenei’s public activities.
Iranian officials have consistently denied reports suggesting the Supreme Leader is unable to govern, insisting that he remains fully engaged in state affairs through secure communication channels.
The latest remarks from Haddad-Adel come against the backdrop of continued regional tensions involving Iran, Israel and the United States.
Last month, Tehran and Washington signed a memorandum of understanding following mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan. The agreement established a ceasefire framework intended to pave the way for broader negotiations aimed at ending months of military confrontation between the two countries.
However, the truce quickly came under strain. On July 8, U.S. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire effectively over after renewed exchanges of fire between American and Iranian forces, raising fears of another escalation in the region.
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