Amid the most intense attacks on Iran since the 1980s, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has gone underground, operating from a secure bunker as Israeli strikes devastate Tehran. Suspicious of electronic surveillance and infiltration, Khamenei has suspended digital communications, relying on a trusted aide to liaise with military and political commanders.
In a highly unusual move, he has prepared for the possibility of his own assassination by submitting three names to the Assembly of Experts as potential successors. This is a rare preemptive step aimed at ensuring a swift transition and preserving the Islamic Republic’s stability in wartime. Notably, his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, long rumored to be a possible heir, is not among them.
Khamenei has also appointed backups down the military chain of command to maintain continuity as Israeli strikes have wiped out several top commanders. Iran, according to officials, is focused on three priorities: shielding its leadership, bracing for possible U.S. entry into the war, and preventing further infrastructure sabotage by covert Israeli operatives believed to be active inside the country.
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