Iran sharpens military posture as US talks stall
Iran has reshaped its military leadership around battle-tested hardliners and ordered stronger offensive capabilities as negotiations with the United States remain deadlocked, signalling that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged confrontation rather than an early settlement to the Gulf war. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed six senior commanders across the Armed Forces…
Iran has updated its military leadership to feature seasoned hardliners and bolstered offensive capabilities amid ongoing negotiations with the United States, indicating Tehran is gearing up for a drawn-out conflict in the Gulf region. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has appointed six high-ranking commanders in the Armed Forces General Staff, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and Basij, centralizing veterans with extensive operational, intelligence, and asymmetric-warfare experience.
