US intelligence agencies have informed President Donald Trump that Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is likely gay. These private lifestyle details reportedly explain why his late father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, long doubted his son’s suitability to lead the Islamic Republic.
According to The New York Post, Donald Trump laughed loudly when briefed on the matter by intelligence officials. While the details seem startling, the US intelligence community views the information as highly credible rather than a disinformation campaign. Sources emphasize that the data originates from the government’s most secure and reliable channels.
Background on the Supreme Leader’s private life
The intelligence briefing suggests that Mojtaba Khamenei maintained long-term relationships with a former teacher and another individual employed by the Khamenei family. Furthermore, insiders reported aggressive sexual advances toward male staff during his recent medical recovery. Rumors regarding Mojtaba’s orientation have circulated within Iran since early 2024.
Despite these reports, Mojtaba Khamenei has an official family life. He married Zahra Adel, the daughter of a former Iranian parliament speaker, at the age of 30. The couple had three children: sons Mohammad Baqir and Mohammad Ali, and a daughter, Fatima. Reports indicate that his wife and eldest son, Mohammad Baqir, were killed in the same February 28 airstrike that claimed the life of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Beyond his personal life, Mojtaba Khamenei is known for his hardline political stance. He has actively called for the closure of US military bases in the region and the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The new leader views these actions as primary tools to pressure the United States and Israel.
In Iran, homosexuality remains a crime punishable by death. The regime frequently executes citizens via public hangings to deter such behavior. These new intelligence findings raise significant questions about the private lives of Iran’s top leadership, regardless of their official marital status.
Previously, The Ukrainian Review reported that Mojtaba Khamenei had been secretly transported to Moscow for medical treatment.
