Is Iran’s regime losing control? Khamenei rumors fuel command crisis, expert says.Conflicting reports about the condition of Mojtaba Khamenei have intensified uncertainty over Iran’s situation، raising questions about who is currently steering decision-making in Iran.
According to Iran expert Dr. Thamar Eilam Gindin, speculation about Mojtaba’s health, and even unverified claims of his death, has fueled confusion within the system.
The ambiguity has led to concerns that unnamed power centers may be acting in his name to legitimize key decisions.
Gindin noted that, unlike former president Ebrahim Raisi, Mojtaba has largely operated behind the scenes, with no clearly defined or official role.
His low public profile now complicates efforts to assess the real chain of command in Tehran.
The situation also raises questions about the influence of institutions such as the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the authority of President Masoud Pezeshkian, amid signs of a fragmented leadership structure.