Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei opens verified X account

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has launched a verified account on the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk. The account became active on Thursday and quickly drew attention after publishing a series of posts throughout its first day online.

Khamenei, who assumed Iran’s top leadership role in 2026, appears to be using the platform to communicate messages directly to the public and the international audience. The account carries a verification badge on X, indicating that it has been authenticated as an official profile associated with the Iranian leader.

Many of the initial posts referenced Iran’s political situation and regional developments, prompting significant engagement from users across the platform. The rapid activity from the newly created account sparked widespread reactions and discussion among supporters and critics alike.

X, formerly known as Twitter, changed its verification system after Elon Musk acquired the company in 2022. The platform now uses a mix of subscription-based and institutional verification, and accounts belonging to government officials and major public figures often attract global attention when they become active.