Iran’s hardliners are warning of a coup as the US truce comes under pressure. The warnings come after Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and top diplomat Abbas Araghchi, were threatened and accused of plotting against the Islamic Republic.
Background
The tensions between Iran’s hardliners and the US have been escalating since the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in February. The hardliners have been pushing for revenge against the US and Israel, while the Iranian government has been trying to negotiate a ceasefire.
The situation has become increasingly volatile, with the Revolutionary Guards launching attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and the US retaliating with strikes. The hardliners have accused the Iranian government of surrendering to the US and have called for the removal of President Pezeshkian and other officials.
Consequences
The consequences of the escalating tensions are unclear, but experts warn that the situation could lead to further violence and instability in the region. The US has been trying to negotiate a peaceful resolution, but the hardliners’ warnings of a coup have made it difficult to achieve a lasting agreement.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
