According To Vanguard On Friday 13 March, 2026, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described Iran new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, as a puppet of the Revolutionary Guards, intensifying already sharp rhetoric between Israel and Iran amid escalating regional tensions.
Speaking at a press conference late Thursday, Netanyahu accused the cleric of being controlled by the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the elite military force that plays a central role in Iran security and foreign operations. The Israeli leader also claimed that Mojtaba Khamenei is unable to appear publicly following recent hostilities between the two countries.
Mojtaba Khamenei is a puppet of the Revolutionary Guards, Netanyahu said, adding that the cleric cannot show his face in public. Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Iran slain former supreme leader Ali Khamenei, was recently elevated to the country top religious and political position following a period of turmoil. See More/Read Original