The New York Times reports that Iran's conservative camp has split, with the pragmatic faction led by Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) currently gaining the upper hand over the extremist faction, according to the report.
The New York Times report adds a new dimension to the internal Iranian power struggle described in earlier coverage. As The Zioneer reported on July 4, senior Iranian officials and IRGC members had told the NYT that the visible rift in the conservative camp was only a small part of a deeper conflict. The new report states that the pragmatic faction led by former parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and the IRGC is now gaining the upper hand over the extremist faction, though the report provides no further details on the timeline or implications. The development underscores the ongoing consolidation of power by the IRGC and its allies within Iran's political establishment, following the force's emergence as a key player in the post-war landscape.
2 developments
- DevelopingSenior Iranian source: IRGC emerges as 'true winners' of the war
- DevelopingIRGC-linked analyst Abu Saleh says internal rift in Iran is deeper than assessed
- DevelopingSenior Iranian official: Khamenei purges government officials, replaces them with IRGC figures
- DevelopingIRGC replaces Saeed Jalili as commander of its forward HQ; Ali Bagheri Kani appointed
Source and signal
- Internal intake