Iran's IRGC Seizes De Facto Control, Blocks President's Appointments

Iran's IRGC has effectively assumed de facto control over key state functions.

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Deccan Herald

The Guard has blocked presidential appointments and decisions.

Deccan Herald

All proposed intelligence minister candidates were rejected, including Hossein Dehghan.

The IRGC insists all critical positions must be managed directly until further notice.

The condition and whereabouts of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei have remained unclear.

A security cordon has been erected around him.

Hindustan Times

Repeated attempts by Pezeshkian to secure an urgent meeting have gone unanswered.

An internal crisis is unfolding within Khamenei's inner circle.

“IRGC now Iran's de facto ruler amid rift with President With the whereabouts of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei not clear, the powerful IRGC has further consolidated its grip over Iran”

India Today

Efforts are underway to remove Ali Asghar Hejazi, a senior security figure opposed to Mojtaba's succession.

The deadlock reflects the fragility of Iran's civilian leadership.

The IRGC's takeover comes amid broader uncertainty caused by the US-Israeli occupation of Tehran.

Several senior figures have been lost in the more than month-long conflict.

Mint

The IRGC now carries out the military response while consolidating political control.

This raises profound questions since the IRGC is not an elected body.