Amidst speculation of power struggles and political instability in Iran, a new claim has emerged. Saudi news channel Al-Hadath, citing an Israeli security source, has claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently not in Iran. However, the Iranian government, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), or any independent international source has not confirmed this claim. Therefore, this news could not be independently verified.
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Saudi Media’s Claim
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According to the report, Mojtaba Khamenei became the Supreme Leader after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, but he has not attended any public events since then. All messages issued in his name have appeared only in written form. Al-Hadath, citing an Israeli security source, claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei’s official statements are actually being prepared under the supervision of IRGC chief Ahmad Vahidi and other senior military officials. However, there is no official or independent evidence for this claim available.
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Hardliners Allege ‘Soft Coup’
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According to reports, hardline Member of Parliament Mahmoud Nabavian raised questions on social media about whether a political “soft coup” is being prepared in Iran. He alleges that President Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Araghchi are trying to undermine the role of the Supreme Leader and make the National Security Council more powerful. US-based Iran expert Arash Azizi told CNN that due to Mojtaba Khamenei’s public absence, other leaders of the government have emerged as more influential. According to him, this is why hardline factions are accusing Ghalibaf and Pezeshkian of a conspiracy to seize power. So far, there has been no confirmation from the Iranian government, the Supreme Leader’s office, or the IRGC that Mojtaba Khamenei is out of the country. Therefore, this claim is currently considered unverified.
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Escalating Power Struggle in Iran: Allegations of ‘Soft Coup’ Against the President
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According to international media reports, differences between the government and hardline factions have begun to surface publicly in recent days, leading to new turmoil in Iran’s internal politics.
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After the ceasefire agreement with the United States, the power struggle in Iran has come out into the open. Hardline factions have leveled serious allegations against President Masoud Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. They argue that by reaching an agreement with the US, the government has compromised Iran’s revolutionary ideology, and this step is an attempt directed towards a “soft coup,” meaning a change of power without weapons. According to international media reports, differences between the government and hardline factions have begun to surface publicly in recent days, leading to new turmoil in Iran’s internal politics.
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Mojtaba Khamenei’s Absence and Talks with the US
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A deep power struggle is ongoing in the country amidst the absence of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the ongoing talks with the US. Khamenei has suffered serious injuries and is not appearing in public. Meanwhile, hardliners allege that by compromising with the US, the government has surrendered. Criticizing the US, Khamenei has warned that there will be serious consequences if attacks continue. Learn more about this complex situation.
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Eighth Consecutive Night of Attacks on Iranian Military Bases; Over 50,000 U.S. Troops on High Alert
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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated that more than 50,000 U.S. troops deployed in the Middle East are on high alert. The U.S. military has completed another round of strikes against Iran.
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In a post on the social media platform ‘X’, CENTCOM stated, “On the eighth consecutive night of U.S. strikes, our forces successfully targeted Iran’s military coastal surveillance and air defense facilities, maritime capabilities, and bases housing missiles and drones. The objective is to consistently weaken Iran’s military power.”
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The U.S. military also targeted the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran. According to CENTCOM, the IRGC had carried out attacks against U.S. soldiers in Jordan on July 17.
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The Command stated, “More than 50,000 U.S. men and women in uniform are deployed in the Middle East. They are fully alert, focused on their mission, ready for action, and capable of responding if needed.”
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