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A scene of intense political instability is forming in the capital of Iran, as internal balances at the top of power appear to be tested by serious complaints and behind-the-scenes conflicts over control of the diplomatic line. Reports of different centres of influence in the conduct of foreign policy, coupled with the crucial conversations on the nuclear programme and the role of the Revolutionary Guards, intensify the picture of a government under pressure, where institutional responsibilities and actual decisions do not seem to always move along the same axis.
Iran’s President Massoud Pezheskian and Speaker of the Parliament Mohammad Bagher Galibaf are seeking the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, accusing him of following instructions from the Revolutionary Guards leadership in nuclear talks without informing the presidency, according to two sources cited by Iran International.
Sharp resentment in Pezheskian
The same sources say that in recent weeks, Araghchi has been acting less as a member of the government implementing official policy and more as a collaborator of Revolutionary Guards commander Ahmad Vahidi.
According to the same sources, for the past fortnight he has reportedly been acting without informing the president, in full coordination with Vahidi and on his instructions.
The situation has caused deep resentment in Pezheshqian, who has reportedly conveyed to his associates that he will move to remove the foreign minister if the same tactics continue.
It is noted that US President Donald Trump had claimed that there are deep divisions within the Iranian leadership and moved to extend the ceasefire. However, Tehran has rejected his claims and signaled that it is ready to return to the negotiating table provided Washington lifts the naval blockade of Iranian ports.
