Tensions in Iran escalate as the IRGC effectively sidelines President Pezeshkian, controlling key state functions and blocking appointments. Reports suggest that the IRGC is now exercising de facto control over crucial state functions, limiting the government’s influence over security and executive decisions. Presidential Authority BlockedThe IRGC has reportedly blocked key presidential appointments and decisions, erecting a tight security perimeter around the country’s core leadership. Hejazi has reportedly opposed Mojtaba Khamenei’s potential succession, warning that hereditary leadership could hand full control to the IRGC while sidelining civilian institutions. Subsequent accounts indicate he survived, but his opposition to Mojtaba Khamenei’s elevation continues to fuel internal divisions.

Source: dna April 01, 2026 06:26 UTC