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Secret Unit Guards Iran’s Supreme Leader Amid Assassination Fear

 Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is now under the protection of an elite, previously undisclosed security unit amid heightened fears of assassination plots reportedly backed by Israeli intelligence.

Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, speaks in a video broadcast on state television on June 26. Photo: AP

According to Western sources, Khamenei has not fled nor gone underground, but has been relocated to a fortified, high-security facility under the guard of this ultra-secret team designed to counter infiltration by Mossad or other Israeli networks. The unit’s members are entirely confidential, with no public records revealing their identities or operations.

Meanwhile, reports indicate Khamenei has prepared a shortlist of three senior clerics as potential successors, an extraordinary measure to preserve Iran’s leadership continuity if he were killed. The move reflects deep anxiety in Tehran about maintaining regime stability.

What’s Behind the Secrecy?

The Supreme Leader’s reinforced security comes amid a surge in Israeli operations targeting Iranian military and nuclear personnel. Observers believe Israeli intelligence has acquired capabilities capable of penetrating even Iran’s tight inner security rings.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz recently admitted that Israel had actively sought to target Khamenei during a 12-day conflict last month but failed due to the Supreme Leader’s secrecy and limited communications.

Why Now?

  • Heightened Risk Perception: A string of Israeli strikes has killed senior Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists, fueling concerns that Khamenei himself could be next.

  • Chain-of-Command Continuity: By nominating successors, Khamenei signals preparations for a sudden leadership vacuum.

  • Stealthy Defense Posture: The establishment of a hidden guard unit marks Iran’s quiet strategy to protect its top leader without tipping off adversaries.

Bottom Line:
Iran has quietly strengthened the Supreme Leader’s security by deploying an ultra-secretive unit, responding to credible threats from Israel. At the same time, Khamenei’s preemptive choice of successors highlights just how seriously Tehran views the current crisis.

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