In an unprecedented development, an Israeli security source has disclosed alleged intelligence details claiming that Iran’s Supreme Leader’s heir is not currently in the country. The source also claims his statements are being written by the former interior minister and the Revolutionary Guards, and that internal tensions in Iran have reached a peak threatening the regime’s stability.
Saudi channel Al Hadath published exclusive quotes this morning (Sunday) from an Israeli security source, casting a heavy shadow over the chain of command and political stability in Iran. According to the source, Mojtaba Khamenei, who has been designated as the heir, has disappeared from Iran, with messages attributed to him actually being drafted by Ahmad Vahidi and the Revolutionary Guards leadership. The report also emphasizes the depth of internal rifts within Iran’s ruling elite and points to an existential threat to the Revolutionary Guards.
The Israeli security source paints a picture of chaos and instability in Tehran. According to the source, “The messages of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, were written by Ahmad Vahidi and the Iranian Revolutionary Guards.” The Israeli source added that “the internal disputes in Iran are deep and threaten the existence of the Revolutionary Guards,” revealing a violent and profound internal power struggle.
Additionally, the Israeli security source disclosed information about planned revenge attacks: “Iran planned to assassinate Israeli figures in Tel Aviv as revenge for the killing of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.”
Alongside the growing tensions between Israel and Iran, the source also noted Washington’s reluctance to be dragged into a regional war: “Washington does not want Tel Aviv to participate in operations even if Iran bombs it.” The source thereby reveals that even in the face of a direct Iranian attack, the U.S. prefers Israel’s response to be moderate and limited, to prevent escalation into all-out war.