Tensions Escalate in Tehran: Mojtaba Khamenei Issues 'Final Ultimatum' to President Pezeshkian

Internal power struggles intensify as reports emerge of a confrontation between Iran's leadership and the presidency over Strait of Hormuz policy.

TEHRAN — Iran is facing a period of profound political instability as reports of an escalating power struggle between the office of the Supreme Leader and President Masoud Pezeshkian surface. The situation has reached a critical juncture, with reports suggesting that Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has issued a "final ultimatum" to the President. Internal discord appears to be centered on diplomatic strategies regarding the Strait of Hormuz. While President Pezeshkian has publicly denied rumors that he threatened to resign during tense closed-door negotiations, so…