While Iran projects a united front, a dangerous power struggle is brewing beneath the surface, with the IRGC increasingly calling the shots as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains sidelined.
Conflicting narratives are emerging about who is truly in control of Iran.
Officials in the Trump camp claim the Iranian leadership is deeply divided — a factor they say is preventing meaningful progress in negotiations. Meanwhile, Tehran is pushing back, denying any internal rift.
So what’s really happening inside the Iranian regime? Is there a power struggle behind the scenes — or is this part of a broader strategic narrative?
A closer look at the uncertainty surrounding Iran’s leadership and what it could mean for the region.