FT: Khamenei's absence fuels Tehran speculation
The Financial Times article reveals that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, has not appeared publicly for more than six months. He has not participated in any public events, including his father’s funeral in July, and has been unusually absent, managing the country's affairs solely through written statements. It is believed that his absence is due to security reasons following assassination attempts targeting senior officials, including his father, who was killed in an attack on his compound in February. Although officials have confirmed that Khamenei has recovered and is in control of the leadership, his absence has sparked widespread doubts and speculation about his health. Some Iranians view the situation as evidence of chaos within the economic and political system, amidst discussions about the growing influence of the Revolutionary Guards and declining trust in the leadership.
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