Modżtaba Chamenei not in Iran; Israeli sources reveal details

Israeli security sources have alleged that Modżtaba Chamenei, the designated successor and supreme leader of Iran, is currently outside the country. These sources, speaking to the Saudi state portal al-Hadath, further claim that recent messages attributed to Chamenei were not authored by him but were instead written by Ahmad Wahidi, the new commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and other IRGC officials.

This report, circulating via the Lebanese service IM Lebanon, points to significant internal conflicts within Iran's leadership. The al-Hadath source assessed that these internal divisions are profound and pose a threat to the very existence of the IRGC. CNN has also noted a growing conflict within Tehran's leadership between hardline politicians who reject any agreement with Washington and those advocating for more pragmatic solutions.

Modżtaba Chamenei was reportedly appointed supreme leader shortly after his father's death on February 28 in a U.S.-Israeli airstrike. However, he has not made any public appearances since that time. Contrary to local customs, no recordings of his image or voice have been released. Iranian authorities maintain that the supreme leader communicates exclusively through written statements, as previously reported by CNN.

The lack of public visibility and the reliance on written statements have fueled speculation about Chamenei's status and the internal dynamics of Iran's political elite. The alleged involvement of the IRGC commander in drafting the leader's communications suggests a potential shift in power or influence within the regime.