IRGC Tightens Grip: Iran President in 'Deadlock' as Mojtaba Khamenei Stays Out of Sight

• Iran's IRGC has seized control of key state functions, pushing President Masoud Pezeshkian into a "complete political deadlock."
• The IRGC blocked presidential appointments, including a new intelligence minister, asserting direct influence over sensitive governance areas.
• Uncertainty surrounds access to Mojtaba Khamenei, with a council of senior IRGC officers controlling his office and decision-making.
• Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the former Supreme Leader, has not appeared publicly since being named, fueling speculation about his condition.
• The IRGC is also involved in restructuring Hezbollah's military and was targeted by an Israeli strike on Imam Hossein University.