Iran's Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei Reportedly Plays Central Role in War Strategy; Whereabouts Remain Unclear

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. Despite uncertainty over his location and health, he is believed to be deeply involved in military and diplomatic decision-making. This raises U.S. concerns about Iran's strategic decision-making process.