**No, the specific claims in the YouTube video—that Mojtaba Khamenei is in a coma, has lost a leg (or legs), and suffered catastrophic injuries like severe internal organ damage—are not credible or confirmed by reliable sources.** They appear to be sensationalized rumors, primarily originating from tabloid-style reporting (e.g., The Sun in the UK), and have been contradicted or downplayed by more established outlets and Iranian officials.
### What Actually Happened (Based on Credible Reporting)
Mojtaba Khamenei (son of the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei) was indeed **injured** during the initial US-Israeli airstrikes on February 28, 2026, which killed his father, mother, wife, and several other family members in a strike on a leadership compound in Tehran.
- Confirmed injuries (from sources like The New York Times, CNN, The Guardian, Reuters, and Israeli officials):
- Injuries to his **legs** (including a fractured foot in some reports).
- Minor facial injuries: bruise around the left eye, lacerations/cuts on the face.
- Possibly arms/hand injuries (mentioned by Iran's ambassador to Cyprus, Alireza Salarian).
- He was described as "lucky to survive" and is reportedly **alert**, sheltering in a secure location with limited communication.
- Iranian officials (including the Foreign Ministry, president's son/adviser Yousef Pezeshkian, and others) have repeatedly stated he is "safe and sound," "not critical," and continuing to operate/lead, even if hidden for security reasons during the ongoing war.
- He issued his **first public statement** (read aloud on state TV by an anchor, with his image shown but no video of him speaking) around March 12-13, 2026, vowing defiance, closing the Strait of Hormuz, and threatening further actions—undermining coma claims.
### Where the Extreme Claims Come From
- The "coma + lost leg + ruptured organs" narrative stems mainly from **The Sun** (a British tabloid known for dramatic headlines) citing an anonymous "Tehran source." This has been echoed in clickbait YouTube videos, social media, and some lesser outlets (e.g., LBC, Metro, Yahoo News Australia republishing similar sensational angles).
- These reports emerged around March 12, 2026, often timed with his statement release, fueling speculation due to his absence from public view/video.
- Even some Western media (e.g., NY Post, Times of India) noted the claims but framed them as unverified rumors, with officials denying severity.
- No major reputable sources (NYT, Guardian, CNN, Reuters, Al Jazeera) corroborate the coma, amputation, or life-threatening internal damage. They stick to "injured in legs/face, but alert/safe."
### Why This Fits a Pattern of Disinformation in Wartime
In fast-moving conflicts like the current US-Israel-Iran war, rumors explode—especially about leadership health—to sow confusion, boost morale on one side, or create chaos. Iran's internet blackouts and tight control over info add fuel. The video title uses "CRITICAL! ... Reports" for clicks, but the "reports" are fringe/unverified.
**Bottom line**: Mojtaba Khamenei **was injured** (legs/face, minor to moderate per consensus), but credible evidence shows he's **alive, conscious, and functioning as leader** (albeit low-profile). The coma/leg loss claims are **not true** based on what's reliably known as of March 13, 2026—treat them as wartime rumor-mongering, not fact. For updates, follow established news like Reuters or AP directly, as the situation evolves quickly.
-------Souce: Grok AI