Iran's Iron Grip: Hard Liners Consolidate Power Amid Economic Crisis The latest appointments to high ranking positions in Iran's government have sent shockwaves through the international community.
However, for those familiar with the country's internal dynamics, this development comes as no surprise.
The hard line faction, led by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has been tightening its grip on power since the start of the war six months ago.