While the US and Iran may – or may not – be about to embark in a peace process to end the military confrontations, a key character in this geopolitical crisis continues operating – or being operated on – from the shadows.
Son of the killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly playing a critical role in Iran’s war strategy – even though no one has seen him since the first day of US-Israel strikes on Tehran.
TheNew York Postis reporting, from US intelligence sources:
“Khamenei, 56, is believed to be directing Iran’s negotiations with the US from his unknown hideout, multiple sources familiar with US intelligence reports about him told CNN, despite being badly disfigured and having lost a leg during the US and Israeli strikes that started the war.
The new supreme leader was previously described as still ‘mentally sharp’ by people close to his inner circle, who said he was meeting with senior Islamic Republic officials and helping to make decisions on the Pakistani-mediated peace talks.
Khamenei — who US intel believes is ‘probably gay’, despite leading a nation where homosexuality is outlawed — has yet to be seen or heard since he was appointed as his father’s successor in March.”
IRANIAN OFFICIAL CLAIMS MOJTABA KHAMENEI SUFFERED BACK INJURIES AFTER BEING THROWN DOWN STAIRS DURING U.S. STRIKE, BUT SAYS HE IS NOW IN “PERFECT HEALTH”
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But Iranian officials say Mojtaba Khamenei suffered from a ‘small scratch’ behind the ear, having suffered injuries to his kneecap and back, but is in ‘full health’.
“Khamenei has not been seen publicly since the strike on the Tehran compound of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his late father, on Feb 28.
Source: The Gateway Pundit
