U.S. President Donald Trump was reportedly briefed by intelligence officials about information concerning Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, according to a report published by The New York Post.
The report claims that U.S. intelligence agencies presented Trump with an assessment suggesting Khamenei may have had a private relationship with a longtime associate, an allegation that has not been independently confirmed.
According to the report, the briefing took place shortly after Mojtaba Khamenei assumed leadership of Iran following the death of his father, former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed earlier in the conflict.
Sources cited in the report said the intelligence community considered the information credible, though details about the underlying evidence were not publicly disclosed.
During the briefing, Trump reportedly reacted with surprise upon hearing the information, according to individuals familiar with the discussion.
The report also claimed that some U.S. officials present during the briefing reacted with amusement, though the circumstances surrounding the intelligence assessment remain unclear.
Mojtaba Khamenei, who had long been considered a powerful behind-the-scenes figure within Iran’s political establishment, was formally appointed as the country’s new Supreme Leader earlier this month.
Before assuming the position, he was widely known for his influence within the Iranian leadership and his role in managing access to his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The allegations described in the report have not been publicly confirmed by U.S. intelligence agencies, the White House, or Iranian authorities.
Iranian officials have not responded publicly to the claims, and the Iranian government has previously dismissed reports questioning the legitimacy or personal background of the new Supreme Leader.
Analysts note that information warfare and psychological operations often accompany major geopolitical conflicts, with reports about political leaders sometimes used to influence public perception or political narratives.
The emergence of the claim comes amid escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, following weeks of military strikes, missile attacks, and political confrontation across the region.
Despite the report, there has been no official confirmation from U.S. intelligence agencies regarding the details of the briefing, and the information remains unverified.
As the war continues, developments involving Iran’s leadership and political structure remain closely monitored by governments and intelligence agencies worldwide.
