FT: Lack of Mojtaba Khamenei triggers speculation in Tehran
Even after more than six months have passed since his appointment, Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, remains out of the public eye, and the country's affairs are managed solely through written statements. It is believed that his absence is due to security measures following operations carried out by the United States and its allies, which targeted senior Iranian officials, including his father. Many Iranians doubt the official reports about his health, with theories circulating suggesting he has sustained injuries or has been killed, while the regime continues to insist that his absence is a response aimed at maintaining security. Speculation has grown regarding the impact of his absence on leadership, as the Revolutionary Guard continues to exert increasing control over the management of the country amid economic decline and soaring inflation. This situation reflects a change in the nature of the regime and the rising influence of the military establishment at the expense of the leader's personal authority.
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