Iran-Israel War: What Is Ayatollah Khamenei’s Silence Hiding?
A day after senior Iranian officials, including the president, confirmed a ceasefire between Iran and Israel, the world is still waiting for a reaction from Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He is the ultimate authority on all key state matters in Iran, and his public absence since the conflict began has sparked a storm of speculation.
The Silence Everyone Is Watching
Khamenei last appeared on state television on June 18 in a pre-recorded message rejecting U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for unconditional surrender. Since then, although Iranian official accounts on platform X have been active, there have been no new appearances by the Supreme Leader. His last public photos date back to June 11, when he met with members of the Iranian parliament.
Supreme Leader Declares Victory but Stays Out of Sight
Meanwhile, Khamenei declared Iran’s victory over Israel in one of his rare addresses and said Iran had “slapped America.” He threatened to target U.S. military bases again if Iran is attacked. Yet, his absence from the public eye continues to confuse many, as the war between the two countries, which started on June 13, has seen the killing of many top Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.
Israeli Plans and Admissions
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz admitted that Israel started the war against Iran without knowing if the U.S. would back the attacks. He also revealed that Israel wanted to kill Supreme Leader Khamenei but it was not realistic because Khamenei hid deep underground and cut off contact with commanders.
International Pressure and Reactions
Leaders of the UK, Germany, and France have called on Iran not to destabilize the region and not to possess nuclear weapons. Meanwhile, the EU has called the fragile ceasefire good news and urged a return to the negotiating table.
Donald Trump and War Rhetoric
U.S. President Donald Trump compared the U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear sites to Hiroshima, claiming both successfully ended wars. He also warned Iran of even more devastating attacks if it does not agree to peace.
What’s Next?
As the world trembles at the prospect of renewed conflict, Khamenei remains silent, and his silence is louder than any statement. Is this a sign of internal problems in Iran or a shrewd tactic? One thing is clear — this war is not over, and the world is watching and waiting.
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