The fear of collapse of Tehran’s top leadership has increased after US President Donald Trump’s claim about Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Trump claimed that Iran’s army has been completely destroyed and their supreme leader and military leadership has been destroyed. Meanwhile, Russian Ambassador to Iran Alexey Dedov said that Mojtaba Khamenei is in Iran, but is avoiding appearing in public.
What did the Russian ambassador say about Mojtaba Khamenei?
In an interview given to RTI news outlet, the Russian ambassador also said that he has not yet had any contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. He said, ‘President Vladimir Putin was among the first people who sent a telegram of congratulations to Mojtaba Khamenei. He (Putin) had emphasized unwavering support for Tehran and solidarity with Iranian friends.
Trump had claimed Mojtaba’s death
Trump had earlier said, ‘I think their new supreme leader is also dead or in a very bad condition. Because no one has seen him or made any contact. Mojtaba Khamenei’s long silence seems to indicate that he is not alive. No one has contacted him. However, after Trump made these claims, Mojtaba Khamenei issued a message expressing gratitude to the people and religious leadership of Iraq. Since becoming the supreme leader, Mojtaba has not appeared in public even once.
US hints at ground attack in Iran
A large part of the world has been affected by the ongoing US-Iran war in the Middle East. The global oil supply chain has been affected by this. It has also had a direct impact on the oil supply of European countries. Meanwhile, America has indicated ground action in Iran. US Defense Minister Pete Hegseth said, ‘If necessary, America can also launch a ground invasion. However, it may not be needed.
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