Iranian President Pezeshkian reportedly accused IRGC commanders of unilateral actions that "wrecked ceasefire prospects and pushed Iran towards disaster", Iran International reports citing sources
The comments from Iranian President Pezeshkian regarding the IRGC's actions signal significant internal strife and a potential shift in Iran's military strategy.
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Iranian President Pezeshkian reportedly accused IRGC commanders of unilateral actions that "wrecked ceasefire prospects and pushed Iran towards disaster", Iran International reports citing sources
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- Two sources close to the presidential office said a tense exchange took place on Saturday, April 4, between Pezeshkian and Hossein Taeb, a powerful figure close to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. Those present described the conversation as unusually difficult and highly charged.
- During the meeting, Pezeshkian accused IRGC chief commander Ahmad Vahidi and Ali Abdollahi, commander of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters – the country’s armed forces' unified command, of acting unilaterally and driving escalation through attacks on regional countries, especially against their infrastructure.
- According to the sources, Pezeshkian said those policies had destroyed any remaining chance of a ceasefire and were steering the Islamic Republic directly toward “a huge catastrophe.”
- Pezeshkian warned Iran's economy would not be able to withstand a prolonged war for much longer, and a full collapse was inevitable under current conditions.
This accusation of unilateral escalation could impact regional stability and increase tensions, which might lead to supply-side concerns in energy markets, particularly for WTI. Such developments could prompt a reassessment of risk assets and energy pricing as the implications of a prolonged conflict weigh on Iran's economy.
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