Iran's Supreme Leader Gives Ultimatum to President, Shifting Power Balance
Summary
Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has reportedly issued a final ultimatum to President Masoud Pezeshkian, strengthening the influence of the IRGC and tightening control over major decisions. The development comes as indirect contacts with the US continue amid rising regional tensions.
Key Points
- Mojtaba Khamenei is said to have warned President Masoud Pezeshkian not to use resignation again, weakening the president’s leverage.
- The report claims IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi now has final authority on major decisions involving the United States.
- Indirect contact between Tehran and Washington is reportedly limited to Abbas Araghchi, Steve Witcoff and Jared Kushner, with Qatar and Pakistan mediating.
- Donald Trump said the US had delayed military action against Iran while pursuing diplomacy and warned that Iran had a final chance for a deal.
