"Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is. There is a power struggle between hardliners and moderates, who are not very moderate at all (but gaining respect!)."
"The US military was planning, among other things, targeted strikes against individual Iranian military leaders and other individuals whom the US believes are actively undermining the negotiations."
"Much of Iran's top political and military leadership has already been killed in US-Israeli strikes. DW has narrowed down a list of those who are likely still calling the shots in Tehran."
Since the ceasefire on April 8, the US has pursued a permanent end to the war with Iran, but negotiations have stalled. Recent talks in Pakistan failed as Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi left before US envoys arrived. President Trump noted that Iran's internal political struggles complicate talks, highlighting a power struggle between hardliners and moderates. Additionally, the US military is planning targeted strikes against Iranian military leaders undermining negotiations, as many of Iran's top leaders have already been killed in previous strikes.
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