Iran’s War Decisions: The current conflict has caused a major power change in Iran’s leadership structure. The Supreme Leader remains hidden because he suffered serious injuries while the IRGC commanders take over battle operations.
Iran’s War Decisions Now Driven by IRGC Generals
Mojtaba Khamenei suffered severe injuries from the recent attack which included burns and mobility problems. His condition has limited his ability to directly lead, resulting in a more collective, “board-style” leadership led by IRGC generals.
The Supreme Leader has created a situation where top IRGC officials will make all military and strategic decisions. The military leadership has established temporary control over governmental functions which were previously organized under religious authority during wartime.
Mojtaba uses written messages to communicate
Mojtaba has chosen to send handwritten messages through intermediaries to avoid public speaking because of his health and security risk factors. The security team uses safe methods to transmit notes because they need to prevent surveillance and protect against potential threats.
What It Means
Iranian institutions and military leadership maintain control in the country because they both operate normally despite the atypical situation. The world now worries about Iran because its leaders did not appear in public to show how they will lead the nation through various challenges.
