Mojtaba Jamenei: Iran's invisible leader unleashes unease in the country
The absence of the Supreme Leader from public life is a cause of bewilderment and suspicion.
Mojtaba Jamenei, the 56-year-old supreme leader of Iran, has not been seen in public since his appointment over six months ago. Despite his absence, the regime claims he is in control and governing through written statements, citing security concerns due to past assassinations of high-ranking officials, including his father Ali Jamenei.
Many Iranians are skeptical, with some speculating that he may have been killed or is seriously injured in a February attack. The leader's absence has fueled rumors and uncertainty, contrasting with the usual practice of Iranian supreme leaders making frequent public appearances.
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