The US president told conservative commentator Glenn Beck that Khamenei sustained serious injuries to the left side of his body, including his arm and leg. Khamenei has not appeared publicly since his appointment in March and was absent from his father's funeral in July.

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Donald Trump says he believes Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei was seriously wounded but not killed, describing the Supreme Leader as '90%