Iran has weakened the role of the Supreme Leader, - Reuters

Change in the Balance of Power Two months into the war with the U.S. and Israel, Iran's governance structure has changed. As noted by Reuters, the country has moved away from the previous model where the Supreme Leader had the final say on key issues. Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the first day of the conflict and the increased role of his son Mojtaba, the system has begun to transform. Role of Mojtaba Khamenei Despite his formal position at the top of power, Mojtaba Khamenei, according to sources, mainly serves to legitimize decisions. Key initiatives do not come from him but from military leaders. Increased Influence of the IRGC Amid the war, the center of control has shifted to a narrow circle associated with the Supreme National Security Council, the office of the Supreme Leader, and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to officials and analysts, the IRGC now plays a leading role in both military strategy and political decisions. Negotiation Issues "Iranians respond extremely slowly," noted a Pakistani official. "It is clear that there is no unified command structure making decisions. Sometimes it takes them 2 to 3 days to respond." Experts emphasize that the main difficulty remains the gap between Washington's proposals and the hardline position within the IRGC. Who is Leading the Dialogue At the diplomatic level, negotiations are led by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Speaker of Parliament, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, previously associated with the IRGC, has also joined the process. At the same time, sources indicate that the commander of the corps, Ahmad Vahidi, plays a key role on the ground. Limited Public Presence Mojtaba Khamenei, after sustaining serious injuries, does not appear in public and interacts through IRGC representatives or via secure communication. At the same time, Iranian authorities officially deny any disagreements regarding negotiations with the U.S.