Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview Sunday that the strike on Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's residence was carried out through a 'security hole' that remains open. Araghchi stated the breach also affects decision-making processes. He added that he has not personally met Mojtaba (presumably Khamenei's son) under his current leadership, saying only a limited number of people have met him. The remarks were reported by an Arabic-language news channel tracking Iranian affairs.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's remarks mark the first time a senior Iranian official has publicly acknowledged a security vulnerability at the Supreme Leader's compound. Araghchi described the breach as a 'security hole' that was exploited during the attack and remains unaddressed.
The Zioneer has previously reported on security concerns surrounding the Supreme Leader's meetings. In June, the IRGC was reported to be investigating an alleged information leak from a sensitive security meeting held by Khamenei, with the son of parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf named in connection with the probe.
Araghchi's statement that only a limited number of people have met Mojtaba — his son, widely considered a potential successor — under his current leadership underscores the tight circle around the Supreme Leader's inner sanctum. The interview was reported by a single source, and no official Iranian confirmation has been issued.
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