An Israeli security source told Saudi outlet Al-Hadath that IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi is the one writing messages attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who is reportedly not in Iran. The source also alleged that Iran planned to assassinate Israeli figures in Tel Aviv, and that the US opposes Israeli participation in strikes against Iran even if attacked.
An Israeli security source has provided additional details to Saudi outlet Al-Hadath, specifying that IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi is the author of messages attributed to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who is reportedly not in Iran. The source reiterated that Iran had planned to assassinate Israeli figures in Tel Aviv in revenge for the elimination of Ali Khamenei, and that deep internal divisions threaten the IRGC's existence. The source also claimed that Washington opposes Israeli participation in military operations against Iran, even if Iran attacks Israel.
The Zioneer first reported these claims at 09:29 Jerusalem time. The new message adds the specific identification of Ahmad Vahidi as the writer of Khamenei's messages, aligning with earlier analysis that the successor was likely not authoring his own statements. The source's claim that Khamenei is not in Iran echoes previous reports of lost contact with the supreme leader (The Zioneer, June 8, 2026).
The assassination plot, if confirmed, would mark a significant escalation in Iranian intentions against Israeli targets. The alleged internal divisions within the IRGC and the reported US position on Israeli non-participation add further layers to the complex security situation. The information remains attributed to a single Israeli security source and has not been independently corroborated.
4 developments
- StrongIsraeli security source tells Al-Hadath: Khamenei not in Iran, statements drafted by IRGC commander
- DevelopingIRGC Intelligence Ministry vows revenge for Khamenei's killing, targets US and Israel
- DevelopingIran International: contact cut with Supreme Leader Khamenei since last night, Tehran's missile attack on Israel reportedly launched without his coordination
- DevelopingDefense Minister Katz confirms Israel eliminated Supreme Leader Khamenei
Source and signal
- Internal intake