How Iran’s Hard-Liners Prevailed and Sabotaged U.S. Peace Deal

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   Iranian Hard-Liners Sabotage U.S. Peace Deal

   Hard-line elements within Iran derailed a peace agreement with the United States by launching attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions were taken in defiance of Iranian leadership, including President Pezeshkian and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The sabotage was driven by a power struggle among Iranian leaders over the prospect of war with the U.S., with rogue commanders and a former spymaster pushing the conflict toward further escalation.

   Why it matters

   The failure of the deal increases the risk of direct military confrontation between Washington and Tehran. This internal conflict highlights a deep divide between the Iranian presidency and shadow security elements.

   What is confirmed

   • Iranian hard-liners sabotaged a peace deal with the United States.
   • Hard-line elements launched attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to undermine the U.S. deal.

   Still unconfirmed

   • A shadowy security chief resurfaced specifically to push the war toward escalation.

   What to watch next

   • Official response from President Pezeshkian regarding the rogue attacks
   • Evidence of specific orders issued by the ex-spymaster to commanders
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. The New York Times — How Iran’s Hard-Liners Prevailed and Sabotaged U.S. Peace Deal
   2. The Times of Israel — Iran hardliners launched Hormuz attacks in defiance of leaders, undermining US deal — report
   3. Ynetnews — Shadowy Iran security chief resurfaces to sabotage US deal, pushing war toward escalation
   4. Firstpost — Defying Pezeshkian & IRGC, rogue commanders & ex-spymaster derailed US-Iran peace deal: Report
   5. Israel National News — NYT: Power struggle rocks Iran as leaders clash over war with US
   6. www.france24.com — Who is Iran's 'influential spymaster' Hossein Taeb and does he pull the strings?
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