Pronóstico: Mojtaba Khamenei public appearance by 2026?

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Mojtaba Khamenei has still not been seen publicly since being announced as Iran’s supreme leader, and recent reporting says he is in Iran but avoiding public appearances for security reasons.[1][4] Reuters also reported that he remained out of sight through the funeral period, with officials saying the absence was tied to the threat environment and his recovery from injuries.[2][16]

That long absence matters because the market only pays if a genuine photo or video is both taken and released inside the window, so old footage, recycled images or later edits do not count. Comparable recent coverage has repeatedly noted that there has been no confirmed public appearance, speech or interview from him, even as state-linked statements in his name have continued to emerge.[8][10][11] Reuters reported in April that some sources expected images might be released within one or two months, but that any emergence would depend on health and security conditions.[16]

The main catalysts now are any state-media schedule changes, a Tehran memorial or religious event, or an official statement that puts him on camera rather than just naming him in text.[14][19] Traders should watch for Iranian state broadcasters, semi-official outlets and diplomatic briefings, because Reuters said Russian and Iranian officials have framed his absence explicitly around safety concerns rather than a fixed ban on appearances.[1][4] If there is no verified release from within the window, the current 0% crowd view remains anchored to the lack of any authenticated visual evidence.[2][16]

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