Israeli security sources claim that Iran's leadership is divided over whether to launch an attack on Israel, following the disappearance of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and the elimination of top security official Ali Larijani. The sources say the loss of Larijani, who acted as a bridge between hardliners, has created a significant void in decision-making.
The assessment, attributed to unnamed Israeli security sources, comes amid a period of extreme instability in Tehran. As The Zioneer has reported, contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was severed on June 8, and senior official Ali Larijani was reportedly eliminated on July 3. The loss of Larijani, described as a key mediator between hardline factions, is now cited as a factor paralyzing Iran's ability to reach a consensus on a military response. The sources indicate that the leadership is debating the timing and scope of a potential strike on Israel, but no decision has been reached. The claims remain unverified by official Iranian or Israeli sources.
2 developments
- DevelopingReport: Israel killed Ali Larijani, Iran's top national security official
- DevelopingIran International: contact cut with Supreme Leader Khamenei since last night, Tehran's missile attack on Israel reportedly launched without his coordination
- StrongIsraeli security source: Iran plotted to assassinate Israeli figures in Tel Aviv; Khamenei not in Iran
- StrongIsraeli security source tells Al-Hadath: Khamenei not in Iran, statements drafted by IRGC commander
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