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Mystery deepens over Mojtaba Khamenei's condition after Iran unveils ‘martyr’ mural

A viral mural showing the Islamic Republic's new ayatollah among dead Iranian leaders has deepened speculation he was killed or gravely wounded in the 28 February strikes on Tehran.

Euronews

Handwritten letters, human chain: How Mojtaba Khamenei controls Iran from the shadows

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly leading the country through a secret "human chain" of handwritten letters to evade US and Israeli detection. This comes amid unprecedented security measures, with senior officials avoiding visits due to assassination fears following a reported US-Israel strike that gravely injured him.

The Times of India

Hanged under the cover of war: letters and videos tell stories of Iran’s death row victims

Testimony emerges from Babak Alipour, who spent three years on death row before being taken to gallows in March

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Is Iran running out of options? Secret letter to Mojtaba Khamenei flags strain, cracks in 'resistance' strategy

A secret letter from senior Iranian officials warning of economic collapse and urging nuclear negotiations with the US has reportedly exposed deep divisions within Tehran's leadership. Despite public displays of unity and denials of internal strife, the leak has sparked a political firestorm, with legal threats issued against those who…

The Times of India

Witkoff And Kushner Will Travel To Pakistan For New Round Of Talks With Iran, White House Says

Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for a new round of negotiations with Iran on Saturday, the White House said on Friday.

International Business Times

Iranian Foreign Minister Heads To Pakistan But Not For U.S. Talks, Media Says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Pakistan on Friday, but not for talks with the United States, Iranian state media IRNA reported.

International Business Times

Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Had His Face Severely Burned And Needs a Prosthetic Leg

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sustained severe burns and is awaiting a prosthetic leg after being badly injured in the February 28 strike that began the war between the country, the U.S. and Israel, according to a new report.

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Who Is Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi? Iran's New Power Player After Top Officials Killed In Airstrikes

Maj Gen Ahmad Vahidi becomes Iran's IRGC chief after US-Israeli airstrikes, steering security decisions amid a fragile ceasefire and regional tensions

International Business Times UK

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei awaiting prosthetic leg after strike, suffered severe facial burns: Report

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei faces significant medical challenges post-bomb attack, impacting his direct engagement. This has amplified the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence, with analysts suggesting a shift towards a 'board-style' leadership where military commanders hold sway. The situation casts uncertainty over ongoing ceasefire talks and diplomatic pathways.

The Times of India

Face Burnt, Multiple Surgeries: Mojtaba Khamenei's Health Update Reveals Shocking New Details

Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, faces severe injuries affecting governance, with IRGC generals taking on more decision-making roles amid his recovery.

International Business Times UK

Brent Crude Tops $105 As Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed, Negotiations At a Standstill

The price of Brent crude oil continued to rise on Thursday as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and negotiations between the U.S. and Iran is still deadlocked.

International Business Times

Trump Says He Has 'All The Time In The World' To Make a Deal With Iran, Which Doesn't

President Donald Trump said he has "all the time in the world" to make a deal with Iran and end the war, but Tehran is not in that same position because the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is choking its finances.

International Business Times

Some Israeli, U.S. Officials Reportedly Believe Mojtaba Khamenei Is Not Ruling Iran

Some officials in Israel and the U.S. believe that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is not ruling Iran, with control being exerted by the revolutionary guard, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Trump may talk of regime infighting, but Iran seems united by strategy born of war

Tensions around US negotiations may reflect mistake of assassinating more pragmatic and experienced figures

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Trump claims US has total control over strait of Hormuz after Iran seizes two container ships

US president says Tehran hobbled by infighting as Pentagon reportedly briefs mine clearance may take six months

The Times of India

Mojtaba Khamenei missing in action. Is that why Iran regime is surviving?

At first glance, the continued absence of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, looks like a sign of deep instability. In most political systems—especially one as centralized as Iran’s—the disappearance of the top authority would trigger chaos.

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Iran's Revolutionary Guards tighten grip on power as civilian leadership sidelined

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has evolved from a theocratic wartime force into a dominant military-economic power. Over decades, it expanded regionally, reshaped Iran’s internal balance of power, now standing at the centre of a shifting political structure amid leadership changes and consolidation.

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Trump gives Iran days to end power struggle, return to peace talks

The supreme leader is silent. IRGC generals and Iran's civilian negotiators are openly at odds.

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Trump extends Iran ceasefire, citing "fractured" Iranian government

The ceasefire will last "until such time as their proposal is submitted," Trump said.

The Times of India

Iran's military cuts off Khamenei from own govt, tightens grip over state functions - Report

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly assumed control over key state functions, sidelining President Masoud Pezeshkian and pushing him into a "complete political deadlock" as the military tightens its grip on the country's core centres of power, according to multiple reports. The IRGC has blocked presidential appointments and…

The Conversation

Who is calling the shots in Iran?

Following the last round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iran’s foreign minister and negotiator Abbas Araghchi declared in a post on X on April 17 that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open”. This came after he also signalled that his government could be flexible…

The Independent UK

Is Trump right about Iran’s ‘seriously fractured’ leadership holding up a peace deal?

IN DEPTH: Divisions within Tehran’s leadership are becoming more apparent as analysts tell Maira Butt that the political vacuum left by US-Israeli assassinations has enabled more nationalist elements to thrive

International Business Times UK

AI Pro-Trump Propaganda Is Generating Billions of Impressions While Real War Reporting Gets Buried, New Research Warns

AI-generated content from the United States and Iran is shaping public perception of the conflict and overshadowing reporting on civilian and military impacts.

The Times of India

Slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei yet to be buried. Are Iranian officials too 'afraid' to do so?

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's burial remains uncertain over a month after his death, with officials citing security concerns and an "unprecedented turnout" expectation. A joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28 escalated into broader conflict, delaying the planned state funeral. Concerns include potential Israeli strikes and nationalist counter-rallies, with Mashhad…

The Independent UK

Iran’s supreme leader warns of ‘new bitter defeats’ for US and Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said Iran's navy is ready to inflict "new bitter defeats" on the US and Israel.

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