Factions in Iran Openly Fight Over War's Direction Amid Khamenei's Absence The rare public display of infighting among Iran's hardline leaders is a stark reminder that even in the midst of conflict, power struggles can be just as deadly as any enemy bomb.
The absence of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has created a vacuum that has allowed long simmering tensions to boil over into the open.
President Masoud Pezeshkian's attempts to negotiate a peace deal with the US have been met with resistance from hardliners who demand his resignation.