Iranian President Pezeshkian reportedly accused IRGC commanders of unilateral actions that "wrecked ceasefire prospects and pushed Iran towards disaster", Iran International reports citing sources
- 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.
Context
The comments from Iranian President Pezeshkian regarding the IRGC's actions signal significant internal strife and a potential shift in Iran's military strategy. 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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