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Who is calling the shots in Iran? New power dynamics emerge amid regional crisis

Following the recent escalation in the Middle East and reports of leadership hits, the question of who truly wields power in Tehran has become central to global security.

21 Apr 2026-16:52
Khamenei approves sending delegation to Pakistan for US talks

US Vice President JD Vance is expected to travel to Islamabad as early as Tuesday for high-stakes talks with Iran aimed at ending the war, three US sources told Axios.

21 Apr 2026-10:39
Sources: Iran's new Supreme Leader has disfiguring injuries

According to three sources close to his inner circle, Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is still recovering from serious facial and leg injuries sustained in the airstrike that killed his father at the start of the war.

11 Apr 2026-18:45
Iran declares 'historic victory', says US forced to accept its proposal

Iran has declared a “historic and crushing defeat” of the United States and Israel after 40 days of war, claiming that Washington has been forced to accept a 10-point Iranian proposal that includes a permanent ceasefire, the lifting of all sanctions, and the withdrawal of US combat forces from the region.

08 Apr 2026-10:13
Mojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious' and undergoing treatment in Iran's Qom: Report

07 Apr 2026-10:03
Khamenei is in Iran but staying out of public eye, says Russian envoy

Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is in the country but is avoiding public appearances "for understandable reasons," according to Russia's ambassador to Iran.

31 Mar 2026-19:48
US senator slams Trump administration over Iran war strategy

US Senator Mark Kelly sharply criticized the Trump administration on Monday, saying recent remarks by President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicate a lack of a coherent strategy in the ongoing war with Iran.

17 Mar 2026-12:21
Breaking : Israel destroys Khamenei's plane

The Israeli Air Force carried out a targeted strike overnight, destroying an aircraft used by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, an IDF spokesperson said.

16 Mar 2026-12:09
US offers up to $10 million reward for info on Mojtaba Khamenei and Larijani

The US Department of State’s Rewards for Justice programme has called for information on “Iranian terrorist leaders”, including Mojtaba Khamenei.

13 Mar 2026-22:00
U.S. claims Iran’s new supreme leader is likely ‘injured’

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday that Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has been injured and pledged to continue ramping up attacks, while playing down the impact of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

13 Mar 2026-20:58