Zee News · July 19, 2026
Where is Mojtaba Khamenei? Reports claim Supreme Leader ‘not in Iran’ amid hardliners 'coup' allegations
Meanwhile Iran's hardliners have accused the current leadership of weakening traditional institutions to strengthen its grip on power and alleged a 'soft coup.'
Truth Score
15/100
False / Contradicted
Why this score
There is no corroboration for the claim regarding Mojtaba Khamenei's location or a 'soft coup' in Iran within the provided trusted wire sources. The story relies on sensationalist framing regarding internal Iranian power dynamics that is not supported by verified international reporting.
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- inflammatory language
- anonymous sourcing
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Original report: Zee News