The Invisible Leader: A Vacuum at the Heart of Iran's War Effort The six month absence of Iran's supreme leader from public view has sparked intense speculation about his condition and role in the country's leadership.
Mojtaba Khamenei, who took over after air strikes allegedly disfigured him, remains shrouded in mystery, delegating daily authority to a select few while holding onto final say.
The silence surrounding Khamenei's condition is particularly striking given the Islamic Republic's emphasis on the leader's absolute voice.