Unverified rumors that Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and a rumored successor, fled Iran for Russia or Azerbaijan intensified after Israeli airstrikes on June 13 targeted IRGC commanders and nuclear sites, killing senior figures like Hossein Salami. Opposition figures and social media amplified claims of flight tracking data, but Iranian state media has not confirmed or denied his departure, maintaining silence amid regime security concerns. These speculations reflect broader fears of escalation and internal instability following Iran's limited retaliation, with traders monitoring for official statements, further military actions, or diplomatic signals that could confirm or debunk the reports before the market's resolution date.