“U.S. Central Command Head to Coordinate With Israeli Defense Chiefs Ahead of Possible Iran Strike,” Haaertz, 1-24-26.

Actually, he’s been underground for weeks.  “Iran’s Khamenei moved to fortified Tehran bunker amid US strike fears,” Ynet, 1-24-26.  See also “Report: Khamenei moved to underground bunker in Tehran,” I-24, 1-24-26.  I-24 cited Iran International with “the supreme leader’s third son Masoud Khamenei has taken over day-to-day management of the leader’s office, functioning as the de facto main channel for coordination vis-à-vis the executive branches of the government and the security forces.”  I would imagine son and father are not talking via phone or other electronic device fearful their messages can be intercepted but also traced to a location in the tunnels, so messenger is carrying information..

“‘Change is inevitable’: What is next for Iran?,” Al Jazeera, 1-24-26.

“Iran Update, January 24, 2026,” 1-24-26.