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Internal divisions within Iran's leadership, particularly the Revolutionary Guards' influence over the president and negotiators, are reportedly weighing heavily on ongoing talks with the United States.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has publicly stated that communication and interaction with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, specifically his son Mojtaba Khamenei, are currently 'very difficult.' This rare admission highlights potential internal challenges within Iran's leadership.
A report indicates that Iran's leadership has become wealthier, with little distinction between economic and political power, while the general population suffers the consequences of war and sanctions.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Iran's leadership is still in contact with the US and interested in a deal, claiming Iran is no longer a 'very strong, powerful terrorist state' after Operation Epic Fury.
Iran held three days of public mourning in Tehran for Khamenei, which a BBC correspondent described as a political spectacle intended by Iran's leaders to send a message to the world.
A philosopher suggests that leaders like Putin, Xi, and Iran's leaders are primarily loyal to themselves, preventing them from forming a genuine united front.
Iran's leadership, through the Revolutionary Guard, has declared an end to proxy wars and is experimenting with a new military doctrine, warning of readiness to respond to any aggression.
An analysis suggests that Mojtaba Khamenei effectively holds no role in Iran's leadership structure, despite new verified information emerging after an internet blackout.
Experts analyze the shared backgrounds, careers, and ideological outlooks of Iran's leadership, explaining why Tehran has avoided paralysis despite war, government collapse, and numerous assassinations of top political and military figures.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that the US is being 'humiliated' by Iran's leadership, commenting on the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
Reports indicate significant internal divisions within Iran's leadership, including a secret letter to Supreme Leader Khamenei highlighting cracks in the country's 'resistance' strategy. These internal power struggles, partly involving Mojtaba Khamenei, are reportedly frustrating progress in international talks.
An article discusses a new narrative about Iran's leadership, suggesting it mistakes continuity for change and echoes the regime’s own preferred framing.
Israel launched strikes on Iranian petrochemical sites and air defenses, while the US warned of intensifying conflict. Diplomatic statements from the UAE and Italy expressed concerns over regional stability and the potential impact on US global leadership, as reports emerged about the unconscious state of Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Officials indicate that Iran's leadership is facing coordination challenges as key figures are killed and replaced, potentially impacting the government's stance in negotiations.
An analysis explores Iran's complex, layered power structure and who is currently running the country, following the deaths of many of its top figures since the 1979 revolution.
An analysis explores the current state and composition of Iran's leadership amidst ongoing regional tensions and conflict.
Following revelations of Western online espionage against Iran's leadership, the Kremlin reportedly shut down mobile internet in Moscow, with experts linking the move to President Putin's heightened fears for his own security.
An analysis piece discusses the dangerous and escalatory implications of targeting Iran's leadership, highlighting the potential for severe geopolitical repercussions.
Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani China Daily - Global Edition
Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic more than two weeks into the war engulfing the Middle East. It would also suggest Iran's senior leadership has been infiltrated by Israeli intelligence, says France 24's Angela Diffley, meaning Iran's leaders "can no longer trust anybody".
Iran's leaders are seeking to show the staying power of their near half-century old clerical-based system and prove that it can withstand the killing of its longtime ruler and war with United States and Israel, analysts said.
Donald Trump issued threats against Iran's leadership and maintained that the United States is prevailing in the ongoing conflict.
Despite calls from the US and Israel for regime change, experts suggest Iran's leadership has deliberately constructed a resilient power structure that is difficult to dismantle.
The war between Iran and the US-Israeli coalition enters its second week, with the Israeli army, in full coordination with Washington, launching a massive strike against Iran's leadership from the first day, raising questions about what will determine the winner of this bloody conflict.
Iran's president recently said mediation efforts were underway, but Trump's comments suggest such efforts could be a moot point.
President Masoud Pezeshkian's apology to Gulf states strains Iran's leadership - The Jakarta Post
Waves of bombings by the U.S. and Israel reveal a broad effort to devastate Iran's leadership and security services.
President Trump rejected the possibility of negotiations with Iran, asserting that it is 'too late' for talks following joint US-Israeli military strikes.
Are Israel and the USA trying to find cracks in Iran's leadership to drive a wedge into? Will the Iranian people rise in resistance? Professor Hannu Juusola answers the questions.
North Korea appears on edge in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes eliminating Iran's leadership Korea JoongAng Daily
Senior Iranian leader Alireza Arafi was on Sunday appointed as the jurist member of Iran's Leadership Council, a body tasked with fulfilling the Supreme Leader's role until the Assembly of Experts elects a new leader, Iranian state media reported.
Iran's leaders are preparing for a potential attack while expressing confidence in their ability to withstand it.
A dubious post that originated on X became the basis for false claims that Iran's leadership had declared itself a nuclear power, with the misinformation ricocheting from India to Washington.
Despite presenting a united front, Iran's leaders are reportedly divided over the specific goals of the ongoing war, indicating internal political rifts.
As President Trump faces pressure to confront Iran's regime, Senator Marco Rubio describes Iran's leaders as 'crazy,' drawing parallels to Napoleon's still-relevant maxim in the context of end-times theology and nuclear ambitions.
Millions of mourners gathered across Iran for the week-long funeral procession and eventual burial of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Mashhad. The event took place amidst heightened tensions following recent US and Israeli attacks, with calls for revenge and discussions about a shift in Iran's leadership.
An opinion piece suggests that Iran's leadership has no intention of honoring any Memorandum of Understanding, asserting their continued commitment to destroy Israel and remove American influence from the region.
Danish philosopher Lene Rachel Andersen argues that leaders like Putin, Xi, and Iran's leaders are loyal only to themselves, which prevents them from truly uniting.
Iranian authorities are reportedly rejecting capitulation in an emerging deal with the United States, though subtle differences exist among various factions within the leadership.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei warned that countries in the region would no longer serve as shields for US military bases, implying that American forces would not have safe havens in the Middle East. This statement comes amid ongoing tensions and discussions regarding regional security and a potential deal involving asset release.
Scientist Hamidreza Azizi discusses Iran's new leadership, asserting that it is incorrect to claim the Revolutionary Guards lead the country and that the new leadership will seek reconciliation with the population through social concessions.
Despite its economy facing significant challenges, Iran's leaders maintain a defiant stance, believing that former US President Trump will eventually yield.
An analysis explores the current power dynamics and decision-making processes within Iran's leadership, seeking to understand the key figures and influences shaping the nation's policies.
The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ushered in a new form of collective leadership in Iran, granting more power to the Revolutionary Guards.
After more than a month of targeted assassinations, Iran's leadership has adopted a new tactic to demonstrate its continued control during wartime, with senior officials appearing publicly among crowds in the streets of Tehran.
An analysis piece questions the strategic decisions and potential outcomes for Iran's leadership, referred to as the 'Ayatollahs,' in the context of ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Reports indicate that much of Iran's top leadership has been eliminated during the ongoing conflict, raising questions about who remains in charge as the country continues to fight.
Leaders within Iran's cleric-led regime, which replaced the Shah in 1979, possess a large number of advanced degrees, including PhDs in various fields such as philosophy and law.
As the war enters its third week, the regime's top officials are being killed faster than they can be replaced, and Iran's neighbors are running out of patience.
An open conflict is raging within the MAGA movement in the US over the ongoing US-Israeli offensive in Iran, exposing philosophical differences and threatening to fracture Trumpism in a decisive election year.
Το Ισραήλ στις 19 μέρες του πολέμου με το Ιράν έχει αποδεκατίσει την ηγεσία του καθεστώτος. Οι στοχευμένες επιθέσεις έχουν πλήξει τόσο στρατιωτικά όσο και πολιτικά στελέχη, ενώ η ένταση στην περιοχή…
President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.
Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, responded to US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after Hegseth's claims that Iran's leaders are hiding, by sharing footage...
Despite nearly two weeks of continuous bombardments by the US and Israel, Iran's leadership remains largely stable and does not appear to be immediately threatened with collapse. The recent intervention by the new religious leader further solidifies this.
Iran's leadership signals its continued control and capability to fight, projecting an image of resilience amidst ongoing tensions and conflict.
Top US analysts have expressed the view that Iran's current leadership possesses the resilience to survive a major war.
Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment
Iranian state television reported that a high-level leadership council has convened to discuss organizing a session of the Assembly of Experts, the body responsible for electing the country's new supreme leader.
The Israeli Air Force has reportedly struck and dismantled facilities within Iran's leadership compound, including the presidential office and Tehran airport, in overnight operations.
Security analyst Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen after much of Iran's most senior leadership is killed.
A top Iranian security official on Sunday said the country will form an interim council later in the day to assume leadership responsibilities until a new leader is selected. The post Iran to form interim leadership council until next leader’s selection appeared first on Vanguard News.
Iran's leaders are reportedly confident that a victory is within reach and that time is on their side.
Despite presenting a united front on the ongoing conflict, Iran's leadership is reportedly divided over the ultimate objectives of the war.
During a funeral procession in Tehran, hardline mourners reportedly chanted 'death to the compromiser' and accused Iran's leadership of orchestrating a 'coup' against the Islamic Republic.
Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over, leading to a surge in Middle East tensions and a spike in oil prices, with Brent briefly touching $80 a barrel. Iran has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz and hit 'twice the number of targets' as the US.
Experts suggest that Iran's leadership is employing psychological warfare tactics, utilizing covert digital proxies on platforms like X, to manipulate Americans and undermine Trump's nuclear deal.
Iran's leaders are confronting a significant crisis that they cannot ignore, highlighting a critical vulnerability for the Tehran regime. Meanwhile, Egypt is navigating a delicate balancing act in the context of the Iran war.
Iran's leadership is conducting military training for civilians and has lowered the age for volunteers to twelve years, reminiscent of past practices where tens of thousands of children were sent to the front lines.
Iran's leaders are deploying propaganda posters across Tehran to project national unity and victory, despite recent protest crackdowns and worsening economic conditions.
Amidst US and Israeli airstrikes, Iran's rival political factions have shown rare unity, projecting an image of a regime fighting an "existential battle" while questions arise about who truly governs the country.
International diplomatic efforts are intensifying around Iran, with discussions focusing on potential negotiations with the US, the status of the Strait of Hormuz, and Russia's support for Tehran. European leaders like Macron are mediating to resolve the deadlock, while US officials and allies express concerns over Iran's actions.
Iran's leadership, including the president, parliament speaker, and judiciary head, issued a joint message responding to Trump's attempts to 'sow discord,' stating there are no divisions in Iran and that 'we are all Iranians and revolutionaries'.
Iran's leadership has reportedly survived recent US-Israeli bombardment, but efforts to end the ongoing conflict now face new and significant challenges in peace negotiations.
According to officials, Iran's fractured leadership is currently facing difficulties in coordinating its efforts and policies.
Despite the deaths of Ali Jamenei and other key figures and Revolutionary Guard commanders, Iran's governing system has reportedly maintained its capacity to plan strategies and sustain operations.
An analytical piece from The Straits Times poses the question of what effectively remains of Iran's leadership, suggesting a potential weakening or shift in power dynamics.
Operation Epic Fury, a swift US-Israeli strike targeting Iran's leadership, has unexpectedly morphed into a 22-day attritional war.
Ένα ντόμινο εξελίξεων στο μέτωπο του πολέμου των ΗΠΑ-Ισραήλ με το Ιράν διαμορφώνει μια ακόμη πιο περίπλοκη κατάσταση. Ο Ντόναλντ Τραμπ απείλησε με «καταστροφή» ενός μεγάλου κοιτάσματος φυσικού…
Israel has launched an escalating 'decapitation' campaign targeting Iran's leadership and internal security mechanisms, combining massive aerial bombardments, targeted assassinations, and intelligence operations within Iran.
Iran has rejected US President Trump's warnings about the safety of its team at the World Cup, with the team labeling the US as unfit to host the tournament. This follows Iran's shock announcement of its refusal to participate in the 2026 World Cup, escalating the geopolitical dispute into the realm of global athletics.
Iran's leadership is mobilizing supporters, distributing weapons, and setting up roadblocks across cities to suppress any internal resistance amidst the ongoing conflict.
American intelligence assessments indicate that Iran's leadership remains largely intact and is not facing an imminent collapse, despite recent attacks.
Human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi says the new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei could be even worse than his father.
An expert discusses the extent of US influence on Iran's leadership, stating that while the US cannot determine who leads Iran, it could strategically err by removing a new leader.
Cracks emerge in Iran's leadership as it reels under bombardment The Daily Star
Mojtaba Khamenei's appointment to Iran's leadership would cement the transfer of power to the hardline wing of the Revolutionary Guard, an expert assesses.
What is behind the strategy to take out Iran's leadership? the-star.co.ke
Security correspondent Gordon Corera looks at what is likely to happen now that joint US and Israeli attacks have taken out some of the Iran's most senior leadership.
Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, US President Donald Trump says Iran's leadership wants to negotiate. Trump told the Atlantic magazine that talks will be coming. DW has the latest.
Arab nations condemn Iranian missile strikes targeting their territories and U.S. bases in retaliation for joint U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran's leadership.