IRGC takes de facto control of Iran amid power struggle with President Pezeshkian

In a significant development, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has reportedly taken de facto control of the Iranian government amid a deepening power struggle. According to Iran International, the IRGC has blocked presidential appointments and decisions, erecting a security perimeter around the core of power, effectively sidelining the government from executive control. Rising tensions between the Pezeshkian administration and Iran’s military leadership have pushed the president into a complete political deadlock. Questions arise about whether Iranian forces are in conflict with the Pezeshkian government amid the new Khamenei regime. The Revolutionary Guard’s assumption of effective control over key state functions marks a critical juncture, with President Masoud Pezeshkian facing a massive test ahead as he navigates Iran’s future direction and determines who gets to lead the country with final authority.