A wave of questions inside and outside Iran … Where is Khamenei?

Russia today

The absence of the highest guide in Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, raised a wave of questions inside and outside Iran, as it has not appeared publicly for more than a week, at a time when the country faces an exceptional crisis on several levels.

The American newspaper “The New York Times” indicated that Khamenei’s absence from the public scene comes after the recent American-Israeli bombing campaign that targeted Iranian nuclear establishments, and the subsequent military escalation, to the ceasefire agreement reached by Qatari mediation.

“We all have to invite,” said Mahdi Satelli, head of the Khamenei Archive Office.

Khamenei’s absence in this sensitive stage raised a wave of doubts about his health and the extent of his involvement in fateful decisions, including the attack on an American base in Qatar The ceasefire agreement. The newspaper quoted analysts that the absence of the Supreme Leader may reflect a fear of possible assassination attempts, especially with the adoption of strict security measures to maintain his safety.

In the absence of Khamenei, well -informed sources revealed the escalation of competition between the Iranian factions over the management of the crisis, as a faction that pushed towards moderation and diplomacy led by President Masoud Bouchakian appeared, supported by prominent figures such as Ghulam Hussein Mohseni Achi and Major General Abdul Rahim Mousavi. It seems that this trend calls for the exploitation of the crisis as an opportunity to change the method of government and improve the relationship with the West.

For his part, Hamza Safawi, a political analyst, pointed out that Khamenei’s supporters feel that “victory” against Israel is not completed except with his public appearance. While Sanam drew a department director The Middle East At the Chatham House Institute, Khamenei’s absence in Ashura will be a negative indication that enhances speculation about his situation.

With the escalation of questions about Khamenei’s absence, the Iranian political scene remains open to several possibilities, starting with the scenario of the continuation of the leadership remotely, to fundamental transformations in the structure of the system and the political approach that will follow in the next stage.

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