Iran's Vanished Leader: The Mystery Around Mojtaba Khamenei | With Benny Sabti

Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared in public for months after succeeding his father. Benny Sabti, a researcher at the INSS, says on the ynet podcast that according to Western intelligence, Khamenei is alive and functioning, but does not use electronic means and communicates through the Revolutionary Guards. His face was injured in the explosion that killed his father. Sabti claims that the Revolutionary Guards are the ones actually ruling Iran.

Months after succeeding his father, Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is neither seen nor heard in public. He only issues written statements, without voice or appearance. Benny Sabti, an Iran researcher at the INSS, explains on the ynet podcast that according to Western intelligence reports and Trump's statements, Khamenei is alive and mentally functional. He receives messages and intelligence through a few individuals from the Revolutionary Guards, does not use electronic means, and receives information and issues directives. Sabti notes that Khamenei is the first supreme leader not to be seen, and he does not verify the implementation of his directives like his father did, allowing emissaries to do as they please. It is also stated that his face was severely injured in the explosion on February 28 that killed his father, making it difficult for him to appear in public. However, his messages indicate it is him, due to the use of the word 'revenge' and the extreme messages. Sabti emphasizes that those who rule Iran are the Revolutionary Guards, so it does not matter whether Khamenei is alive or not.