Mystery in Tehran: Special Forces and School Closures Near Khamenei’s Office
Schools near Supreme Leader Khamenei’s office were abruptly closed Monday following a night of heavy special forces and ambulance activity. As regional tensions peak, the sudden evacuation of the government district has sparked intense rumors regarding the regime's stability.
Reports from the Iranian capital on Monday describe a night of unusual security activity followed by the abrupt closure of schools in the highly sensitive district housing the Supreme Leader’s office and the presidential compound.
According to the Persian-language network Manoto, families in the area were notified without warning at 7:00 AM on Monday that schools would be closed immediately. Students were reportedly sent home via pre-arranged transportation, with school administrators further clarifying that even online classes would not be held.
The closures follow a night of high tension in the heart of Tehran. Witnesses reported a massive presence of ambulances, police, and special forces units near the Supreme Leader’s office starting around 11:00 PM Sunday night.
While the Iranian government has not issued an official explanation for the sudden mobilization or the school shutdowns, the events have fueled intense speculation regarding:
Just yesterday, reports surfaced that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei had issued new directives to ensure the "survival of the state" in the event of an assassination or military strike. The sudden appearance of medical and special forces in the government quarter has only deepened the sense of an unfolding crisis within the regime.