Is Mojtaba Khamenei still in Iran? Supreme leader's whereabouts unclear as speculation grows
Middle East,Iran,Ayatollah Khamenei
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Where exactly is Mojtaba Khamenei?
The 56-year-old Iranian supreme leader's whereabouts were thrust into the spotlight Sunday after reports that he may have fled Iran. Some analysts say Mr. Khamenei may be in Russia, an Iranian ally with a track record of offering asylum to hard-line heads of state.
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