[51533] Internal crisis in Iran: President Pezeshkian against the Revolutionary Guards following the attacks in the Gulf

Tension in the Iranian leadership: The president against the Revolutionary Guards

A political drama is unfolding in Tehran after Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke out against the Revolutionary Guards' decision to carry out attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman. According to a report on News from the Field on Telegram, Pezeshkian claimed that the government was not updated in advance and that the actions were carried out "without his approval," labeling the move a "scandal." In response, senior officials in the Revolutionary Guards clarified that the president "still does not understand his role," and emphasized that the true power in the country lies with the revolution and not with the political echelon.

Calls to halt the escalation

According to reports on Iran International, Pezeshkian is demanding an urgent meeting with the Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in an attempt to curb further escalation. The president described the actions as "madness" and "total irresponsibility" that could lead to irreversible consequences. Asaf Rosenzweig, Big World News notes that Pezeshkian expressed personal anger toward the commander of the Revolutionary Guards, Ahmad Vahidi, against the backdrop of the unilateral steps taken by the organization.

International perspective and Israeli involvement

At the same time, Moment News - Military and Security on Telegram reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks with Gulf leaders, led by UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed, against the backdrop of the security tension. On the other hand, Iran News – a channel affiliated with the Axis of Resistance – quotes sources signaling the possibility of closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the "perfect time," which indicates the continued militant line of the resistance factions in the region, contrary to the line of the Iranian president.