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Is Iran’s Supreme Leader Hiding In A Bunker Amid Fears Of US Attack? Latest Reports And Denials Explained

The Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken refuge in a secure bunker located in Tehran because he fears a potential US military attack during the rising tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iranian officials claim that he operates from his normal position of authority although some sources report that security measures have increased and public access to him has been restricted.

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Published by Namrata Boruah
Published: January 25, 2026 11:52:11 IST

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has moved to an underground Tehran bunker which requires military protection because he believes the United States will conduct a military operation against Iran.

Is Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei  Hiding In A Bunker Amid Fears Of US Attack?

According to multiple international news organizations which rely on Iranian and Israeli information, the bunker system consists of tunnels which provide protection against military assaults. The United States has raised its military operations in the Middle East through air carrier deployments and other military asset transfers, which Tehran sees as a signal of coming military action. The Supreme Leader has not been seen in public, so his son Masoud Khamenei handles daily operations for Khamenei while he serves as the primary contact for governmental communication.

US-Iran Tensions 

The US-Iran standoff which involves American troop movements and Iranian threats to treat attacks on Khamenei as declarations of war against America has created the backdrop for these developments. Iranian officials have declared their readiness to mount a strong response against any international military attack. The bunker claim has two opposing explanations which Iranian diplomats report that the Supreme Leader does not use a bunker for protection because he safely conducts his meetings and official duties while following security protocols.

Recent Iran’s Warning

The situation shows the regional instability which exists because countries in the area dispute nuclear power interests and their military activities and their ancient hostilities. While independent verification of Khamenei’s exact location remains limited the reports of him seeking shelter show that Iran’s leaders fear a potential US military attack. The observers warn that any miscalculations made by both sides will lead to greater escalation of the existing crisis.

Also Read: ‘More Ready Than Ever, Finger On The Trigger’: Iran Revolutionary Guard Commander Warns US As Warships Head To Middle East

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