Who Is Really Running Iran? Security Sources Question Mojtaba Khamenei’s Condition and Authority

Israeli Security Sources See Signs of Weakness

Israeli security officials are reportedly questioning both the health and authority of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, following what they describe as an unusual pattern of public absence and delayed reactions to major developments inside the Islamic Republic.

According to the security assessments, Khamenei has largely disappeared from public view in recent weeks. When statements have been released, officials say they have often come too late to influence events and have failed to address the regime's growing internal disputes.

Growing Questions Over Who Is Making Decisions

The concerns come as political tensions continue to surface within Iran's ruling establishment. During the funeral of the late Ali Khamenei, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reportedly faced public insults, while senior politician Ali Larijani was pelted with stones by members of the crowd.

Despite these highly public incidents and visible disagreements among senior regime figures, Mojtaba Khamenei has not publicly taken a firm position or attempted to calm the growing divisions, according to the Israeli assessments.

"It is clear that he is not in good health, but the severity of his physical and mental condition remains unclear," one Israeli security source said. "Either he is too weak or hesitant to lead, or he is not truly in control and senior IRGC officials are making the key decisions."

Limited Protests Continue Inside Iran

Security officials also noted that localized demonstrations have recently taken place involving taxi drivers and physicians, driven by worsening economic conditions and recurring power outages.

However, the officials emphasized that these protests remain limited in scope and do not currently indicate a nationwide uprising against the regime.

Why It Matters

If these assessments prove accurate, they could indicate growing instability at the highest levels of Iran's leadership. Questions surrounding who is directing the regime—and whether the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has assumed greater influence—could have significant implications for Iran's domestic politics and regional security.