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EXCLUSIVE

Khamenei hiding in underground shelter in Tehran, sources say

Jan 24, 2026, 13:20 GMT+0Updated: 15:24 GMT+0

Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has moved into a special underground shelter in Tehran after senior military and security officials assessed an increased risk of a potential US attack, two sources close to the government told Iran International.

The facility was described as a fortified site with interconnected tunnels.

The sources indicated that Masoud Khamenei, the supreme leader’s third son, has taken over day-to-day management of the leader’s office and serves as the main channel for communication with executive branches of the government.

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