There are Israeli and American officials who believe that Mojtaba Khamenei is not functioning as the Supreme Leader of Iran, does not give orders, and does not control Iran, two sources familiar with the details told i24NEWS.
- One source noted that in reality, those who currently rule Iran are the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Ahmad Vahidi, the organization's commander, who was appointed to the position after the assassination of Muhammad Pakpour at the beginning of the war with Iran
Context
This report suggests significant internal instability in Iran, indicating that key military figures rather than the Supreme Leader may be driving policy. Such a reality could heighten tensions in the region and impact energy prices and the perception of risk in both forex and commodities markets, particularly for assets tied to the Iranian situation.
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