Mojtaba Khamenei Absent From Nowruz Address; CIA Searching for Iran's New Supreme Leader

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei was absent from the traditional Nowruz address, issuing only a written statement claiming the enemy is 'defeated.' The CIA is actively searching for signs of his physical condition and whereabouts. A US official called the absence 'a big red flag,' noting that even President Pezeshkian released a video despite personal security threats. Mojtaba has not been seen publicly since becoming supreme leader after his father's assassination on February 28. US intelligence is analyzing released photos to determine authenticity.