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US Iran Tensions: A big statement has come out regarding the political situation in Iran. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive and, despite not being seen in public, continues to play an active role in the country’s affairs. He said this in front of the Foreign Relations Committee of the US Senate.
Claim of increased activism behind the scenes
According to Marco Rubio, there are indications that Mujtaba Khamenei is now more actively involved in governing power than before. He said that although they are not visible in public, they are playing a role in important decisions internally. Rubio also indicated that despite being injured in the US-Israel attacks earlier this year, he has not been completely removed from running the country.
Background of family and power struggle
According to the information, Mujtaba Khamenei was declared the Supreme Leader after the assassination of his father Ali Khamenei. This incident is said to have happened during the initial attacks by America and Israel on 28 February. After this, Iran retaliated by attacking American bases in the Gulf region, due to which the situation gradually turned into a regional war. However, now the situation is somehow under temporary ceasefire.
Strait of Hormuz becomes cause of global tension
Amidst this conflict, the global energy crisis has deepened due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran. This waterway is considered extremely important for the world’s oil and gas supply. According to reports, Mujtaba Khamenei is currently living in a secret place under tight security and is involved in government decisions from there through encrypted communication and other means.
Deadlock in US-Iran peace talks
The US Secretary of State said that there are still possibilities for peace talks with Iran, but the talks are completely stalled. He said that the US administration is not ruling out the possibility of any agreement, but the situation is extremely unstable. President Donald Trump had also said that a new agreement can be expected soon.
Strict conditions of sanctions on Iran
Rubio made it clear that the sanctions imposed on Iran will continue until it takes concrete steps regarding its nuclear activities and uranium enrichment. He said that Iran will have to clearly announce that it is completely opening the Strait of Hormuz and no ships will be attacked. Along with this, cooperation will also have to be done in removing landmines from sea routes.
America’s tough stance on nuclear program
America says that the sanctions imposed on Iran have been imposed because of its nuclear program and uranium enrichment activities. If Iran agrees to stop or end these activities, sanctions relief can be given.
Tension continues in the Middle East
Meanwhile, the situation in the Middle East still remains tense due to the ongoing conflict in Israel and Lebanon. For this reason, Iran has currently stopped the ongoing peace talks through mediators. Experts believe that unless the regional conflict is completely calmed down, there is little possibility of major progress in Iran-US talks.