The Shadow Leader: Iran's Supreme Secrecy The recent report of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's clandestine meeting with a figure introduced as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has brought into sharp focus the enigmatic nature of Iran's leadership.
The encounter, which took place in a darkened vehicle and lasted only a few minutes, raises fresh questions about the secrecy surrounding the supreme leader's role.
Pezeshkian's account of the meeting differs significantly from his earlier public statement, which described a "cordial atmosphere" during their two and a half hour conversation.