Iranian state-linked media reports that Tehran is withholding any audio recordings of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, arguing that intelligence agencies could analyze his voice, background noise, and recording equipment to locate his hideout. The explanation has intensified questions about why the new supreme leader remains unseen and unheard.
This report from Iranian state-linked media, relayed via Jewish Breaking News, states that Tehran is withholding any audio recordings of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei over fears that acoustic analysis could reveal his location. The explanation has reportedly intensified questions rather than resolved them.
The Zioneer reported on Aug 2 that The Jerusalem Post had reported a similar rationale. The current report provides additional detail: the analysis could include voice, background noise, and recording equipment.
The report is the latest development in the ongoing mystery of Khamenei's whereabouts. Since his father's assassination in June, Khamenei has not appeared in public or released any audio or video. He missed his father's funeral in July, which The Zioneer reported at the time was due to security fears of an Israeli strike. Iranian officials have since stated he will remain out of public view as long as the conflict with the US and Israel continues.
It remains unclear when or if Khamenei will make his first public appearance as supreme leader.
2 developments
- StrongMediators informed: Mojtaba Khamenei functioning as supreme leader, avoiding public appearances after plastic surgery
- StrongSenior Israeli source: Iran deterred from attacking Israel, confirms Khamenei alive
- DevelopingReuters: Mojtaba Khamenei's absence from public eye could weaken Iran's regime
- StrongIranian diplomat tells TASS Khamenei will stay out of public view until war with US, Israel ends
Source and signal
- Open-source intake