Iran Govt Cracks: Pezeshkian, IRGC Chief Clash Over War, Economy
FFirstpost•29-03-2026, 06:43
Iran Govt Cracks: Pezeshkian, IRGC Chief Clash Over War, Economy
- •Serious disagreements emerge between President Masoud Pezeshkian and IRGC Chief Commander Ahmad Vahidi regarding war management.
- •Pezeshkian criticizes IRGC's approach to escalating tensions and attacks, warning of economic collapse without a ceasefire.
- •President Pezeshkian previously apologized for 'fire at will' attacks and instructed forces to stop, but attacks continued.
- •Pezeshkian demands executive powers return to administration; Vahidi blames government's failure to implement reforms.
- •War's economic impact visible: ATMs running out of cash, online banking disrupted, and government salaries unpaid for months.