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Iran's Mojtaba Khamenei Alive But Not In Control Of Country

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Reports indicate Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Ali Khamenai (also known as "Mojatab"), is alive but no longer in control due to an internal coup. The Revolutionary Guard Corps has seized power and launched attacks on Israeli targets including Ben Gurion airport while international intelligence agencies remain unable to identify his current whereabouts or status regarding public appearances, with sources confirming he cannot currently appear publicly despite being confirmed as living by multiple outlets from March 21st through the morning of March 23rd.

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    Reports indicate Mojtaba Khamenei remains alive according to US and Israeli intelligence assessments.
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    Despite his survival, he is reportedly not under control of the IRGC or unable to appear in public due to poor health conditions.
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    US national security officials have been discussing this continued absence during recent briefings with President Trump.
2024-13-Mar Reports state Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but not in control of Iran, according to Axios and cited by Indiatoday.in
2025-Mar 21T:24Z (Mar) Israeli security official states Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but not in a condition that allows him to appear publicly.
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U.S., Iranian intelligence services are struggling to confirm whether Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains alive and actively directing state affairs due to a leadership vacuum following the deaths of several key officials. While Ali Larijani was previously viewed as de facto leader, uncertainty persists because security concerns have prevented formal talks with him or clear public appearances from his side that U.S., Israeli intelligence can verify for authenticity.

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