Larijani Threatens Trump: “He Must Pay the Price”
Despite President Pezeshkian’s televised instruction for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards to halt attacks on neighboring countries, the IRGC proceeded to launch strikes against the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Iraqi Kurdistan. This defiance followed sharp verbal attacks from hardliners, underscoring Pezeshkian’s limited influence within Iran’s power structure. The ensuing confusion and criticism from various Iranian officials, including the judiciary chief, highlight a deep division regarding the nation’s foreign policy and the authority of the interim leadership. International pressure from Saudi Arabia and the withdrawal of Azerbaijani diplomats further complicated the situation, suggesting a broader regional fallout from these actions.
John Q. Hosedrinker