Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in critical condition as Trump issues ultimatum to Iran

Iran. Amid growing uncertainty over Iran's leadership, international media reports indicate that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is undergoing treatment in the city of Qom due to a critical health condition. It is claimed that he is unconscious and unable to participate in the state decision-making process.

A report published by The Times on Tuesday, citing intelligence assessments based on diplomatic memos, stated that Khamenei's condition is critical. The memo is reportedly based on intelligence shared with Gulf regional partners of the United States and Israel.

According to the report, Khamenei is receiving treatment in Qom and is currently unable to engage in any governance decisions. The memo is said to be the first to disclose his exact location.

The US National Security Agency is reportedly aware of the matter. It is noted that contact has been made with Iran's representation in Washington, which operates through its embassy in Pakistan.

Khamenei has not been seen in public since the conflict began in West Asia. Messages issued in his name continue to be broadcast through Iranian state media.

Meanwhile, the same report mentions that funeral preparations have begun in Qom in anticipation of Khamenei's potential passing, although this has not been officially confirmed.

Amid these developments, US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Iran. He warned that if a deal is not reached by 8:00 PM (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, there will be severe consequences for their infrastructure.

Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump described the situation as a 'critical period.' According to him, Iran was given a 10-day extension after requesting more time, and that deadline is now approaching.

“They have until tomorrow, and then we will see what happens,” he said. “If there is no deal, they will have no bridges, no power plants, and the situation will be much worse.”

Regarding the conflict that began on February 28, Trump claimed that while he initially faced a strong Iran, the situation has now changed. He remarked that previous US administrations failed to act in time, stating that the current strategy, though late, is necessary.

“We have been dealing with them for 47 years,” he said. “If action had been taken earlier, the situation might have been different, but we are taking the necessary decisions now.”

These developments signal further complexity in Iran's internal leadership, regional politics, and international relations.