The IRGC has assumed key power in Iran and weakened the role of the Supreme Leader

A high-ranking Pakistani government official familiar with the negotiations stated that Iran currently lacks a unified decision-making center. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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After two months of war with the US and Israel, Iran's governance structure has changed. As Reuters notes, the country has moved away from the former model where the Supreme Leader had the final word on key issues.

Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the conflict and the increased role of his son Mojtaba, the system began to transform.

Despite his formal position at the top of power, Mojtaba Khamenei, according to sources, largely performs the function of legitimizing decisions. Key initiatives do not originate from him, but from military leaders.

Amid the war, the command center has shifted to a narrow circle associated with the Supreme National Security Council, the Office of the Supreme Leader, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

It is the IRGC, according to officials and analysts, that today plays the leading role in both military strategy and political decisions.

"The Iranians are extremely slow to react," the Pakistani official noted. "It is obvious that there is no single command structure making decisions. Sometimes it takes them 2 to 3 days to respond."

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Experts emphasize that the main difficulty remains the gap between Washington's proposals and the hardline position within the IRGC.

At the diplomatic level, negotiations are being conducted by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, formerly associated with the IRGC, has also joined the process.

At the same time, according to sources, a key role on the ground is played by IRGC commander Ahmad Vahidi.

After suffering severe injuries, Mojtaba Khamenei has not appeared in public and interacts through IRGC representatives or via secure communication.

Meanwhile, Iranian authorities officially deny the existence of disagreements regarding negotiations with the US.

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