Iranian factions squabble over war aims as supreme leader maintains low profile
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-12 19:37 UTC+10:00
Section: WORLD
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Culture & Entertainment, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, World News, War & Conflict
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When Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told state TV last week that he found it “very difficult” to reach the country’s supreme leader, it sparked fresh speculation about the whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei — who hasn’t been seen in public since taking over as the country’s ultimate authority in March.
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