Israeli Official: Khamenei Alive but Unseen, Angered by Unauthorized Actions
A senior Israeli official claims Iran's Supreme Leader is alive but has not been seen, and insists on oversight of military actions. Khamenei reportedly became angry when forces acted without his consent.
A senior Israeli official has stated that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is alive but that no one can testify to having seen him. The remark, relayed by Axios correspondent Barak Ravid, suggests uncertainty over the 85-year-old leader’s public visibility.
The official said Khamenei told his men not to act without his approval and reportedly grew angry when they once took action without his consent.
Source: First Squawk