US Intel Says Khamenei Isolation Delays Tehran’s Responses to Washington

US intelligence sources say Iran’s Supreme Leader, Musevi Hamenei, is being kept in a secret location and remains completely isolated from the outside world. His access is reportedly managed through a specially designed courier network intended to protect his whereabouts. The sources said these extreme security measures are the main reason for delays in Tehran’s replies to Washington’s proposals. They added that even senior Iranian officials are struggling to communicate directly with the top leader. That breakdown in contact has significantly slowed decision-making inside Iran, according to the sources. The communication bottleneck is said to be affecting the Iranian side’s ability to respond in negotiations with the Trump administration. The account suggests that Tehran is facing major difficulties in managing its diplomatic response because of the restricted access to its leadership. The delays have become a central obstacle in talks with Washington.