U.S. intelligence officials reportedly believe Iran's new supreme leader is deeply involved in military and diplomatic decision-making despite uncertainty over his location and health, the report says
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U.S. intelligence officials reportedly believe Iran's new supreme leader is deeply involved in military and diplomatic decision-making despite uncertainty over his location and health, the report says
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10:15 AM • May 09 2026 IDT
U.S. intelligence assessments indicate that Mojtaba Khamenei is playing a central role in shaping Iran's wartime and negotiation strategy alongside other senior officials, CNN reported Thursday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
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