US-Iran ceasefire talks face internal obstacles as Iranian leadership fractures. The Institute for the Study of War reports deepening divisions between Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who favors diplomacy, and Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Commander Ahmad Vahidi, who opposes negotiations with Washington. Vahidi's direct access to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei gives him significant influence over Iran's decision-making structure and negotiation policy. Ghalibaf's push for a deal may be driven by domestic political concerns, as he fears losing his parliamentary position if the IRGC consolidates power. These internal power struggles could significantly impact upcoming US-Iran negotiations scheduled for Islamabad, where both sides are expected to maintain their existing demands. The geopolitical tension continues amid US naval blockades of Iranian ports.
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