US-Iran Conflict Deepens As Questions Swirl Over Tehran’s Leadership

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Who is really calling the shots in Tehran? Iran’s diplomacy in Oman unfolded alongside military actions, raising fresh questions about the country’s chain of command. As the US launched fresh strikes, Iran claimed it shot down an American drone, while reports suggested a faction inside Iran may have undermined ongoing negotiations by attacking commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Is Iran’s leadership fully in control, or are multiple power centres shaping events? Joshua Barnes tells you more on Firstpost Live.

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