According to U.S. intelligence assessments, Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei plays a "decisive role in shaping war strategy, alongside senior Iranian officials." This was reported by CNN based on several sources familiar with the intelligence. According to the report, current intelligence reports indicate that the division of authority in Iranian leadership, described as "fragmented," is unclear. However, it was emphasized that Khamenei is most likely assisting in directing the way Iran conducts negotiations with the U.S. to end the war.

