The whereabouts of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, have remained a mystery to Iranians and the rest of the world since his appointment. He was named to the position a week after air strikes at the end of February killed his father.
Khamenei has not been seen in public since being wounded in US-Israeli air strikes that claimed the lives of his father and wife. His absence was notably felt during his father's week-long funeral ceremonies, fueling speculation regarding his physical condition.
Analysts suggest his disappearance may be due to his injuries or the threat of assassination, though it could also signal a changing role for the country's top position. This absence has left a power vacuum in a divided country.
Amid renewed hostilities with the United States, the health and role of the Supreme Leader have become a critical and growing concern.