US intelligence sees Iran's new supreme leader influencing war strategy

US intelligence agencies believe Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, was involved in shaping Tehran's wartime strategy and negotiations with Washington despite remaining out of public view following injuries. Khamenei communicated through trusted couriers and in-person contacts while recovering from burns and shrapnel wounds. Iranian officials insist he was recovering well, while US assessments indicate Iran's military capabilities have been weakened but not eliminated.