Fact-check: “Khomeni's son may be dead”
Verdict: Unverifiable (0% confidence)
The claim is ambiguous — it could refer to either Ahmad Khomeini (son of Ruhollah Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic) or Mojtaba Khamenei (son of Ali Khamenei). Ahmad Khomeini's death in 1995 is a confirmed historical fact. For Mojtaba Khamenei, who is the more newsworthy figure as of mid-2026, multiple outlets report he was severely injured in the February 28, 2026 strike that killed his father and has not been seen publicly since, including at his father's funeral on July 5, 2026 —…
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