Iran Releases Staged Photos of Khamenei Amid Cracks in IRGC, Opposition Claim

Iran released staged images of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an attempt to show strength and boost a military under strain, according to opposition groups operating outside the country. The move comes as cracks begin to show in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with many criticizing its recent actions. Opponents claim that staging photos of Khamenei is a desperate bid to mask the regime's weaknesses.