In an interview with Karan Thapar for The Wire, co-founder and executive vice president of the Qunicy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, Trita Parsi said that Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is either severely injured or may not be alive when asked about a TV anchor reading the statement of the new supreme leader. “It further fuels speculation,” Parsi noted.Parsi throws light on whether Khamenei will determine the future of Iran and what is known about him publicly. Further, he answers questions on what explains Iran’s resilience and how long can it continue to fight against the US-Israeli forces.