Iran left without a single decision-making center – media
фото: Reuters
After the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the single decision-making center in Iran effectively disappeared, and key influence shifted to the military leadership and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
This was reported by Reuters, citing a senior Pakistani government official familiar with the negotiations.
According to him, after two months of war with the US and Israel, the governance system in Iran has changed significantly.
Previously, the supreme leader had the final say on key issues, but after Khamenei’s death on the first day of the conflict, this model began to collapse.
Formally, his son Mojtaba Khamenei is now at the top of power, however, according to sources, he mostly only legitimizes decisions that have already been made.
The main initiatives, according to Reuters sources, come not from him, but from the military.
The greatest influence now lies with a narrow circle connected to the Supreme National Security Council, the office of the Supreme Leader, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
It is the IRGC that today determines not only military strategy, but also political decisions.
Because of this, negotiations with the US are progressing very slowly.
The Pakistani official noted that the Iranian side may respond to proposals in two to three days, as there is no unified command structure that makes decisions quickly.
At the diplomatic level, negotiations are being led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, as well as Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who was previously associated with the IRGC.
At the same time, according to sources, an important role in actual management is played by the corps commander, Ahmad Vahidi.
Mojtaba Khamenei himself, after being seriously injured, does not appear in public and communicates through IRGC representatives or protected communication channels.
Official Tehran denies any disagreements regarding negotiations with the United States.
It was previously reported thatUnited States Vice President J.D. Vance is scheduled to travel to Pakistan on April 21 for talks with Iran regarding a possible ceasefire.
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