U.S. media: Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has not made a public appearance for over a week.

According to Gate News bot, the New York Times reported on Thursday that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei has not appeared in public or made any statements for over a week. The report cites officials stating that during the ongoing 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, Khamenei has been hiding in an underground bunker and avoiding the use of electronic communication devices to prevent his whereabouts from being disclosed. The report further notes that despite U.S. President Trump's proposal for a ceasefire on Monday, Khamenei has yet to make a public appearance.

The New York Times analysis states that as the Supreme Leader of Iran, Khamenei should have approved the protocol or any subsequent strikes against Israel. However, recent Iranian government and military officials have been evasive about whether to make contact with him.