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US Iran war talks shift to Islamabad as Tehran fights internally for control
International
Published on 26 April 2026
A key IRGC commander may have outmaneuvered pragmatists
As Iranian and US delegations meet Pakistani mediators in Islamabad, a US think tank says Tehran’s leadership is split. IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi appears to have gained the upper hand over pragmatist figures like Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Analysts warn this internal power struggle could push Iran toward a tougher negotiating posture ahead.
- Islamabad is hosting Iranian and US talks with Pakistani mediation
- A US think tank cites a power struggle within Iran’s leadership
- IRGC Commander Ahmad Vahidi is reportedly gaining influence over pragmatists
- The result could be a harder line in future negotiations
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