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Power struggle emerges within Iran's leadership

A political tug-of-war is intensifying between newly empowered IRGC hardliners and officials focused on economic recovery.

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A significant internal power struggle is emerging within Iran's leadership, pitting newly empowered hardliners in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) against top officials more focused on repairing the country's battered economy. The IRGC, the paramilitary force tasked with defending the regime and running the war, has seen its influence grow, creating friction with other political factions. This internal conflict highlights the competing priorities of military confrontation and economic stability as Iran faces ongoing international pressure.
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