Mojtaba Khamenei has issued only written statements and undated or pre-recorded media since succeeding his father as Iran's Supreme Leader following the February 2026 airstrike that killed Ali Khamenei and injured Mojtaba. He has avoided all verified live public appearances, including his father's July funeral ceremonies, amid reports of leg, arm, and facial injuries that complicate mobility and raise security risks from ongoing regional tensions. State media has released limited clips purporting to show him in private settings, but without independent verification of timing or current condition, while officials cite protection concerns and affirm his involvement in decisions. Recent meetings claimed by President Pezeshkian and occasional decrees have not altered the pattern of absence. Trader assessments of an imminent appearance hinge on whether security conditions ease, health permits, or scheduled events such as religious observances or policy announcements compel a visible role.