What lessons will Iran’s new leadership draw from the 110-day war? (opens original article in a new tab)

Iran's new leadership is navigating internal ideological conflicts and external negotiations with the US over a nuclear deal, with the supreme leader's influence and hardline opposition shaping the outcome.

• Iran's new leadership faces internal debates over the 110-day war's ideological lessons and their impact on US negotiations to prevent nuclear development.
• The supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, opposed the nuclear deal but deferred to President Pezeshkian, emphasizing the need to protect national interests and the axis of resistance.
• Hardline factions in Iran, such as the Paydari Front, have criticized the nuclear deal, while pragmatic leaders like Ghalibaf argue for economic relief and a balanced approach with China and the West.
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• tldr: Iran's new leadership is navigating internal ideological conflicts and external negotiations with the US over a nuclear deal, with the supreme leader's influence and hardline opposition shaping the outcome.