Trump believes the new supreme leader is “damaged”, but “probably alive”

I think maybe it is. I think it's damaged, but I think maybe it's alive somehow, yes, the” Trump told Fox Radio.

The new Iranian leader was reportedly wounded during the early days of the war, but has not yet been seen by the public after his appointment.

Khamnei reportedly issued a first message Thursday, which was later read in Iranian state media on Thursday by a news presentation, raising questions about why he was not seen or heard.

A familiar source with the situation told CNN earlier that Khamenei suffered a leg fracture and other minor injuries on the first day of the US and Israeli bombing campaign, Klankosova broadcasts.tv.

At a press conference Monday, Trump said it was “disappointed” by the appointment of Khamenei, “because we think this will lead to more of the same problems for the country”. /Periscope