【Why Has Iran's President Suddenly Changed Tone Amid Difficulty Connecting with the Supreme Leader?】
Pezeshkian suddenly stated that communication with the Supreme Leader is extremely difficult, and that someone is exploiting the decision-making process of the Supreme Leader to create divisions. Under current circumstances, unity is what Iran needs most. Yet the current state of Supreme Leader Khamenei has, in a sense, become a sensitive issue within Iranian politics. Now that the Iranian president has spoken these words, it is clear he is deeply frustrated—further highlighting the intensifying power struggle within Iran.
Interestingly, on July 21, Pezeshkian had just publicly declared in Iranian state media that "our interaction with Khamenei is increasingly growing." Just half a month later, Pezeshkian has completely changed his tone—raising inevitable questions: Why such a sudden reversal? What exactly happened in between?
Earlier, “Iran International” revealed that during wartime, the Revolutionary Guard holds substantial power and even directly stripped the Iranian president of many administrative authorities. As a result, the president repeatedly requested meetings with Khamenei. Recently, “Iran International” disclosed the details of Pezeshkian’s first meeting with Khamenei: Pezeshkian first arrived at a mysterious location in Tehran, then was transferred to a business vehicle, where he met someone claiming to be Khamenei. However, bizarrely, the room was pitch black—Pezeshkian couldn’t see the person’s face at all, only heard his voice. Even shaking hands was forbidden. After staying for just a few minutes, Pezeshkian left.
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