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Iran's hardliners consolidate power amid prolonged conflict and internal dissent

Following a six-month conflict, Iran's leadership has consolidated around a hardline faction of military generals and clerics. This new leadership appears prepared for a prolonged confrontation with the U.S. and is focused on preventing internal dissent. Appointments to key positions, such as the Basij and the Supreme National Security Council, signal a commitment to maintaining control and a tougher stance against external pressures, including potential U.S. sanctions and blockades. AI

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Iran's hardliners consolidate power amid prolonged conflict and internal dissent

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Lee Keath, David Rising, The Associated Press ·

    After 6 months of war, hardliners consolidate power in Iran, but there are ‘serious differences over the future path of the country’

    President Masoud Pezeshkian is one of the most prominent voices still calling for a negotiated solution.