Why Has Iran’s New Supreme Leader Remained Reticent?

Since the outbreak of the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba, has remained largely out of the public eye, and very little personal information about him has been released. In contrast, President Peskhziyan, Foreign Minister Araghchi, and Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf have made frequent public appearances. Experts believe this is due to both the need to ensure Mojtaba’s security during the conflict and rumors circulating that he was injured in an attack, as well as his consistently low-key approach.