Iranian diplomat tells WSJ: US pressure has created division among regime officials

An Iranian diplomat told The Wall Street Journal that the US pressure campaign, including a blockade of Iran's ports, has created a rift and disagreement among regime officials. The diplomat's identity was not disclosed.

An Iranian diplomat, speaking to The Wall Street Journal, stated that the United States' pressure campaign against Iran — including a naval blockade of the country's ports — has created a rift and disagreement among regime officials. The remarks are a rare public acknowledgment of internal discord within the Iranian establishment amid mounting international pressure. The diplomat's identity was not disclosed, and the claims could not be independently verified.

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