The White House is attempting to build momentum for a diplomatic agreement with Iran, but the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is moving in the opposite direction, according to an analysis published by The Zioneer Sunday morning. The analysis cites IRGC figure Mojtaba Vahidi as unwilling to abandon the nuclear option or cease pursuing revenge for the assassination of the Supreme Leader and strikes across Iran.
The analysis, published Sunday morning, assesses that the White House is attempting to build momentum for a diplomatic agreement with Iran, but the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is actively working against such a deal. The piece specifically cites IRGC figure Mojtaba Vahidi as unwilling to abandon the nuclear option or cease pursuing revenge for the assassination of the Supreme Leader and strikes across Iran. The analysis frames the dynamic as a 'sharp poker game' with no end in sight. The Zioneer has previously reported on the IRGC's rejection of diplomatic frameworks and its commitment to direct confrontation with the US and Israel.
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