Iran's Civilian-Military Leadership Split Deepens; Rally Effect Warning

President Pezeshkian and FM Araghchi continue pushing diplomacy while the IRGC hardens its stance. Mojtaba Khamenei's limited role gives factions room to compete, making Tehran's next moves unpredictable. Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent warns that the assassination has triggered a rally-around-the-flag effect in Iran, strengthening hardliners and complicating any diplomatic off-ramp.