Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Remains Secretive Amid Leadership Uncertainty More than two months have passed since Mojtaba Khamenei assumed the role of Iran’s Supreme Leader, yet he has not made a public appearance, according to reports highlighting a growing opacity within Tehran’s leadership. The Financial Times reported that Khamenei is operating from an undisclosed location under stringent security measures, with fears of a potential assassination attempt by either the United States or Israel cited as the reason for his isolation. Diplomatic sources quoted in the report indicate that Khamenei has severed all electronic communications, relying exclusively on handwritten or hand-delivered messages to issue directives and maintain contact with senior officials. Despite these measures, Iranian authorities have consistently maintained that Khamenei remains fully in control and actively fulfilling his duties. However, questions about his health and whereabouts have intensified, with officials struggling to provide concrete information about his current status. The report further details the establishment of a tightly controlled command structure under Khamenei’s leadership. Two committees have been formed to manage mediation efforts and report directly to him, comprising military commanders, political figures, and former senior regime officials. This structure is described as a reflection of the leader’s diminished public presence and the heightened internal tensions within Iran’s leadership. A diplomat cited in the report noted that the responsibility for Khamenei’s protection has been exclusively entrusted to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), signaling deep-seated mistrust among the upper echelons of the regime.#iran #islamic_revolutionary_guard_corps #mojtaba_khamenei #parliament_speaker_mohammad_bagher_ghalibaf #judiciary_chief_gholam_hossein_mohseni_ejei
Iranian Leadership Tensions Escalate as President Threatens to Remove Foreign Minister Over US Talks Tensions within Iran's leadership have intensified as President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reportedly seek the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, accusing him of acting independently of the government during critical nuclear negotiations with the United States. According to a report by Iran International, the two leaders claim Araghchi has been following directives from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) rather than adhering to presidential policies. The dispute has emerged amid stalled peace talks with Washington, with Pezeshkian threatening to fire Araghchi if he continues bypassing the presidency. Sources cited by the UK-based media outlet indicate that Araghchi has been acting on instructions from IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi, keeping President Pezeshkian out of the decision-making process. Pezeshkian, who has expressed frustration over this perceived overreach, has reportedly told associates he will take decisive action against Araghchi if the pattern persists. However, Iran has not issued any official statement confirming the allegations, and the claims remain unverified by independent sources. The conflict between Pezeshkian and Araghchi is part of a broader rift within Iran's leadership, which has been exacerbated by the stalled negotiations with the United States. Earlier reports highlighted disagreements between Pezeshkian and Vahidi over the handling of the war's economic and social impacts, with the dispute described as rooted in "the destructive consequences for people's livelihoods and the country's economy.#iran #islamic_revolutionary_guard_corps #president_masoud_pezeshkian #parliament_speaker_mohammad_bagher_ghalibaf #foreign_minister_abbas_araghchi
