Mojtaba Khamenei assumed Iran's supreme leadership in early 2026 following his father's assassination amid active conflict, yet he has maintained a minimal public profile with no verified appearances or statements delivered in his own voice for months. Decision-making authority appears distributed among security institutions, including the IRGC, as evidenced by the president's recent resignation letter citing exclusion from key processes and friction over war management. Ongoing U.S.-Iran talks on ceasefire extension and nuclear issues remain unapproved at the leadership level, while internal debates over policy direction and legitimacy continue without reported travel or departure by Khamenei. Structural factors such as security concerns during transition and the need to consolidate clerical and military support inside the country shape current positioning, with any exit tied to verifiable confirmation of relocation or flight.