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Domestic: Leadership unity on ceasefire vs prior IRGC sabotage

Domestic: Leadership unity on ceasefire vs prior IRGC sabotage

Key Questions

What internal conflicts are occurring in Iran's leadership?

President Pezeshkian blasts IRGC commanders Vahidi and Taeb for sabotaging ceasefires, economy, amid Basij desertions; hardliners vs. Zarif/Rouhani factions.

Has there been any regime collapse?

No collapse despite 'zombie regime' label; IRGC/Army maintain control post-Khademi kill, Khamenei assassination attempt, and Mojtaba missing.

What are the domestic repression figures?

Over 78k arrests, 6.7k+ deaths, and executions reported; university and power hits but no protest surge. UN/HRW cite IHL violations.

Who controls Iran's military response?

Iran Army has taken charge, issuing surrender warnings to Trump; IRGC commanders accused of wrecking ceasefire chances.

What ceasefire sabotage is alleged?

IRGC commanders are wrecking ceasefire chances per President Pezeshkian, deepening top-level rifts amid war escalation.

Mojtaba approves truce; Pezeshkian vs Vahidi/Taeb; repression 78k+ arrests/6.7k deaths; no protest surge post-Khademi kill; UN/HRW IHL on strikes.

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Updated Apr 8, 2026
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