Iran’s leadership projects a united front in its war strategy, emphasizing resilience against external pressure—but behind the scenes, a fierce power struggle rages between hardliners demanding total victory and moderates pushing for a negotiated peace. As economic strain mounts and social dynamics shift, factions led by President Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Qalibaf clash with ultra-conservative “Paydari” ideologues over the war’s true goal. A recent ceasefire collapse—after key hardliner Saeed Jalili opposed it—has deepened suspicions that only force will yield concessions. With the Supreme Leader’s succession still unfolding, both camps are maneuvering for dominance, revealing Iran’s leadership is far from cohesive—even as it presents an image of unyielding unity to the world.

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