Iran has denied reports claiming that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh, the wife of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed during recent war strikes. Iran’s IRGC-affiliated Fars News Agency clarified on Thursday that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh is alive, rejecting earlier claims that circulated after the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel escalated.
The clarification came after Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei issued his first public statement following the start of the war. Notably, Mojtaba Khamenei made no mention of the death of his mother, which led to further speculation about reports regarding Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh.
Rumours about Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh began spreading after the first wave of military strikes at the beginning of the conflict. During those attacks, Iran’s long-time Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was reportedly killed in a strike carried out by the United States and Israel.
Several local media reports also claimed that multiple members of the Khamenei family were killed during the same round of attacks on February 28. According to these reports, casualties included a daughter, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law and even a grandchild from the family.
However, the latest statement from Iranian media has clarified that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh survived the strikes and remains alive. The reports highlighting her death were inaccurate and based on unverified claims circulating online.
Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh has long remained one of the most private figures within Iran’s ruling family. Unlike other prominent relatives linked to political leadership in the country, she has largely stayed away from public appearances and media coverage.
Her limited public presence has often led to speculation about her personal life during moments of political turmoil. Because Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh rarely appears in public, rumours about her health and safety tend to spread quickly during major geopolitical events.
Meanwhile, in his first public address as Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei vowed retaliation against the United States and Israel for the deaths of Iranians during the ongoing conflict. He also referred to civilians killed during strikes, including children who died in an attack on a school in Minab.
FAQs
Q: Is Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh dead?
A: No. Iranian media has confirmed that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh is alive and the earlier reports about her death were incorrect.
Q: Who is Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh?
A: Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh is the wife of late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and a member of Iran’s influential ruling family.
Q: Why did rumours about Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh’s death spread?
A: Rumours started after war strikes in Iran reportedly killed several members of the Khamenei family, leading to speculation that Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh was also among the victims.
Q: What did Mojtaba Khamenei say in his first speech?
A: Iran’s new Supreme Leader vowed to avenge those killed in the ongoing war and condemned attacks that led to civilian casualties.
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