Trump says he believes Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei still alive

A still image from undated archive footage released by Iranian media shows Mojtaba Khamenei attending a meeting. Trump stated he believes Khamenei, who has not been seen publicly since his father’s killing in February, is still alive, citing serious injuries to the left side of his body. Officially, Khamenei continues to lead Iran under U.S. and Israeli attacks, but his absence and the rise of Revolutionary Guards have fueled speculation about his status. Trump reiterated that military and economic pressure is advancing toward a victory, though he has not yet forced Iran to surrender its nuclear materials or open the Hormuz Strait. He claimed the Strait is fully open, despite Iran’s disruptions, and emphasized preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. Trump also mentioned stopping Iran’s nuclear progress twice.