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From regime change to regime deal? How Tehran's political camps are reacting to leaked US-Iran deal

Iran's hardliners have framed the framework deal as a victory, even as Trump dismissed reports of a $300bn reconstruction fund and warned he would resume strikes if Tehran did not comply.

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IRGC says Iran has more 'trump cards' up its sleeve as talks hang by a thread

A senior IRGC general said Iran had not revealed all its military capabilities and was ready for direct confrontation with the US and NATO, as hardliners linked to acting IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi were identified as the force behind Monday's suspension of indirect negotiations with Washington.

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Who is Ahmad Vahidi, Interpol-wanted IRGC general and key Iranian war strategist?

Ahmad Vahidi, deputy IRGC commander and the man Argentina formally accused of planning the 1994 Buenos Aires bombing that killed 85 people, has emerged as the key figure in organising Tehran's military response and partaking in back-channel negotiations with regional mediators.

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Tehran politicians are holding back military from striking US fleet, Iranian MP tells Euronews

In an exclusive interview, a senior member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission tells Euronews that political authorities have actively restrained the military from attacking US naval assets — but warns Tehran will sink a US warship if that check is gone.

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Ahmad Vahidi: The hard-line Iran general becoming a major player in US peace talks

A hard-line Iranian general linked to notorious attacks at home and abroad is believed to have seized a place near the center of power

The Independent UK

Iran leadership crisis: Pezeshkian, Ghalibaf seek FM Araghchi’s removal for 'subservience' to IRGC over president - report

For the first time in 23 years, the U.S. has three aircraft carriers in the Middle East, accompanied by 12 ships and 15,000 soldiers. This significant military presence signals readiness for renewed conflict should the fragile ceasefire with Iran collapse. The deployment occurs amid ongoing diplomatic tensions and Iran's reblocking…

The Times of India

Who Is Maj. Gen. Ahmad Vahidi? Iran's New Power Player After Top Officials Killed In Airstrikes

Maj Gen Ahmad Vahidi becomes Iran's IRGC chief after US-Israeli airstrikes, steering security decisions amid a fragile ceasefire and regional tensions

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Strait of Hormuz: Iran’s ‘nuclear deterrent’

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Mojtaba Khamenei missing in action. Is that why Iran regime is surviving?

At first glance, the continued absence of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, looks like a sign of deep instability. In most political systems—especially one as centralized as Iran’s—the disappearance of the top authority would trigger chaos.

The Times of India

Iran's Revolutionary Guards tighten grip on power as civilian leadership sidelined

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has evolved from a theocratic wartime force into a dominant military-economic power. Over decades, it expanded regionally, reshaped Iran’s internal balance of power, now standing at the centre of a shifting political structure amid leadership changes and consolidation.

Euronews

Iran's military cuts off Khamenei from own govt, tightens grip over state functions - Report

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly assumed control over key state functions, sidelining President Masoud Pezeshkian and pushing him into a "complete political deadlock" as the military tightens its grip on the country's core centres of power, according to multiple reports. The IRGC has blocked presidential appointments and…

The Times of India

Who is calling the shots in Iran?

Following the last round of talks between the United States and Iran in Islamabad, Iran’s foreign minister and negotiator Abbas Araghchi declared in a post on X on April 17 that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open”. This came after he also signalled that his government could be flexible…

The Conversation

$Is Trump right about Iran’s ‘seriously fractured’ leadership holding up a peace deal?$

Is Trump right about Iran’s ‘seriously fractured’ leadership holding up a peace deal?

IN DEPTH: Divisions within Tehran’s leadership are becoming more apparent as analysts tell Maira Butt that the political vacuum left by US-Israeli assassinations has enabled more nationalist elements to thrive

The Independent UK

Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Could Be Announced On Saturday As Goodwill Gesture For U.S.-Iran Talks

Israel and Lebanon could announce a ceasefire on Saturday as a gesture of goodwill ahead of talks between the U.S. and Iran, according to a new report.

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Top Iranian Official Says U.S. Negotiations Won't Begin Unless Two Conditions Are Previously Met

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said negotiations with the U.S. won't begin unless two conditions are met.

International Business Times

Iranian Officials Reportedly Fighting Over Who Will Take Part In U.S. Negotiations

Top Iranian officials are engaged in a dispute over the composition of the delegation that will travel to Pakistan to negotiate with the U.S., as well as its mandate, according to a new report.

International Business Times UK

Is Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Dead, Disabled, or Hiding? His Month-Long Absence Fuels Speculations

Uncover the mystery of Iran's unseen Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, and the leadership crisis affecting the Islamic Republic's governance and stability. Learn about the power dynamics and legitimacy challenges in Iran today.

The Times of India

Power shift? Iran military takes control of state functions, sidelines president Pezeshkian - report

Iran's IRGC has reportedly seized control of key state functions, blocking presidential appointments and decisions, pushing President Pezeshkian into a political deadlock. The IRGC chief commander intervened to reject proposed intelligence minister candidates, asserting the military's direct oversight of critical positions amid unclear Supreme Leader status.

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US Issues $5M Reward In Connection With 30 Year Old Unsolved Panama Plane Bombing

The U.S. intelligence community is offering $5 million to any person with knowledge about the 1994 terrorist bombing of an airplane in Panama.

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Iran Lashes Out At Argentina Over Arrest Request

Iran responds to Argentina's pursuit of justice over 1994 bombing, sparking diplomatic tensions.

International Business Times

Argentina Seeks Arrest Of Iran Minister Over 1994 Jewish Center Bombing

Argentina has asked Interpol to arrest Iran's interior minister over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires that killed 85 people, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Low turnout as conservatives dominate Iran parliamentary election

Elections were the first since nationwide protests broke out in 2022 over the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody.

The Independent UK

Iran’s top leader says suspected poisonings ‘unforgivable’ and deserve death penalty

It is the first time Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has the final say on all matters of state, has spoken publicly about the suspected poisonings

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