Who is running Iran right now? Trump, security officials offer different accounts
Summary
Iran’s leadership is currently decentralized and controlled largely by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader but reportedly in hiding. Despite President Trump’s claims of internal conflict, multiple security sources say there is no major split in decision-making among Iran’s top leaders.Key Facts
- Iran’s leadership decision-making is less centralized than before and influenced strongly by the IRGC.
- Mojtaba Khamenei became supreme leader after his father, Ali Khamenei, was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026.
- Mojtaba Khamenei is reportedly in hiding and recovering from serious injuries sustained in a bombing.
- Key military and political figures with IRGC backgrounds form the core leadership group around Mojtaba.
- Security sources say there is no clear division or major conflict among Iran’s ruling factions.
- Communication with the supreme leader is limited; he avoids direct meetings or phone calls.
- Despite difficulties and slower decision-making, Iran’s regime remains in control of the country.
- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reported Mojtaba’s severe injuries, which affect his speaking ability.
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