Iranian state-linked reporting says Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, sustains only “superficial” injuries following a US-Israel strike. Multiple outlets cite the claim attributed to an Iranian health official, who characterizes the wounds as non-serious. Both sources also note that the 56-year-old has not made public appearances since being named supreme leader on March 8. Instead, he is said to communicate through written statements. The lack of a public appearance is described as contributing to ongoing speculation about his health. The reports do not provide additional verified details on the timing of the strike, the medical assessment beyond the “superficial” characterization, or the nature of the injuries. The accounts therefore focus on two points that are consistent across sources: an official’s assessment of the severity of injuries and the continued absence of in-person public appearances since his appointment. Overall, the information shared is limited to those claims and their impact on public speculation.