IRGC hardliners block US-Iran talks

An assessment from the Institute for the Study of War's Critical Threats Project (ISW-CTP) indicates that prospects for meaningful US-Iran negotiations remain low. The report states that Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Commander Major General Ahmad Vahidi and his inner circle continue to dominate Iran’s decision-making process. This hardline faction is actively opposing any compromise with the United States, effectively blocking diplomatic progress despite ongoing mediation efforts through Pakistan and other channels.