Iran’s leadership is reportedly relying on an unusual communication system involving handwritten messages delivered through trusted couriers, according to a report by The New York Times.

The report claims that Mojtaba Khamenei is issuing and receiving directives through sealed handwritten notes passed along a “human chain” of couriers. These individuals reportedly travel via highways and rural routes using motorcycles and cars to avoid electronic surveillance.

The development comes amid heightened security concerns following recent tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. According to the report, senior officials and commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps are limiting direct contact with the leader to prevent any potential tracking of his location.

The report further states that Khamenei has remained largely out of public view, with no direct video or audio appearances. His messages are said to be communicated through official channels, including state media and social platforms.

Claims cited in the report also suggest that the leader sustained serious injuries in a strike earlier this year, though no independent confirmation has been provided. Iranian officials, as quoted, have maintained that he remains mentally active while receiving medical care at an undisclosed location.

These developments come at a time of continued geopolitical tension in the region, including an uneasy ceasefire and ongoing concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.

The situation remains fluid, and there has been no official confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding the reported communication methods or the leader’s condition.