‘Designated target’ Mojtaba Khamenei to sign Trump deal in ‘unprecedented’ courier setup
Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, is negotiating a deal with the U.S. while remaining in hiding as a 'designated target.' This unprecedented arrangement involves secret courier networks for communication, complicating the negotiation process. Experts highlight that any agreement will depend on Khamenei's continued survival and cannot be enforced in the traditional sense.
- ▪Mojtaba Khamenei has been in hiding for nearly three months since a strike killed his father.
- ▪The negotiation involves a high-stakes accord with an invisible counterparty.
- ▪Any deal signed will be under American military pressure, with a leader who cannot publicly show his face.
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Mojtaba Khamenei ‘Designated target’ Mojtaba Khamenei to sign Trump deal in ‘unprecedented’ courier setup Khamenei has been in hiding for nearly three months since a strike killed his father on Feb. 28, experts say he is a target By Emma Bussey Fox News Published May 26, 2026 4:34pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Iran casts uncertainty on peace talks as Trump strikes optimistic tone about deal FOX Business' Ashley Webster has the latest on U.S.-Iran negotiations as President Donald Trump calls for an expansion of the Abraham Accords on ‘Special Report.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, would have to approve any final deal with the U.S.
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