After Khamenei's assassination, who benefited the most? Basically, either Pezhchiyan or Esmeralda were the biggest traitors. It's bizarre that a country could have its top figures acting as traitors. Iranian media reported that when Khamenei convened a meeting on the 28th, he informed President Pezhchiyan, but Pezhchiyan requested leave and did not attend. Quds Force Commander Esmeralda of the Revolutionary Guard attended but left early.