On Friday, during Nowruz, the CIA, Mossad, and other intelligence agencies around the world were closely watching whether Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba, would follow his father's tradition and deliver a New Year's address. However, Mojtaba only left a written statement, making his health, whereabouts, and role in the war even more enigmatic. Mojtaba's continued secrecy is not surprising, given that Israel has made it clear since his father's assassination that he is now its primary target. US Defense Secretary Hergsays also claimed that Mojtaba was "injured and likely disfigured" in a previous attack. But three weeks have passed, and Mojtaba hasn't even released a pre-recorded video statement, making his silence increasingly alarming. US and Israeli intelligence suggests that Mojtaba is still alive; for example, there is evidence that Iranian officials attempted to arrange a meeting with him. A US official stated that Trump's national security team is still working to assess who is truly in power in Tehran. A senior Israeli official claimed, "There is no evidence that Mojtaba is actually issuing orders." CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Defense Intelligence Agency Director General James Adams testified that the Iranian regime is experiencing a serious command and control crisis, but there are no signs of imminent collapse. (AXIOS website)
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