Divisions within Iran's leadership weigh on talks with the US
- Posted on August 16, 2026
- By Le Monde
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Iran's internal political divisions significantly impact diplomatic negotiations with the United States. The country's power structure extends beyond the presidency, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guards wielding substantial influence over policy decisions and negotiating strategies. Historian Jean-Pierre Filiu examines how competing factions within Iran's leadership create obstacles to productive dialogue, highlighting the complex dynamics that shape Tehran's approach to international relations and nuclear diplomacy.
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Divisions within Iran's leadership weigh on talks with the US
COLUMN. The Revolutionary Guards control more than military operations: They also impose their demands on Iran's president and his negotiators, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column.
