09/05/2026
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09/05/2026
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TEHRAN, May 9: Internal power struggles within Iran, particularly the growing influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, are complicating mediation efforts with the United States, the New York Post reported, citing sources familiar with the negotiations.
According to the report, Iranian political leaders, including the president and foreign minister, continue to participate in diplomatic discussions. Still, sources claimed the IRGC retains the ultimate authority to approve or reject any potential agreement with Washington.
One source cited by the report said the ongoing war has strengthened the IRGC’s position within Iran’s power structure, giving hardline factions a greater stake in prolonging the conflict rather than pursuing compromise.
The report added that mediators involved in backchannel diplomacy remain concerned that internal divisions and delays inside Tehran could undermine efforts to secure a broader agreement with the United States.
Meanwhile, conservative commentator Mark Levin warned during an appearance on Fox News
on Friday that Iran’s leadership would eventually revive its nuclear ambitions regardless of any future agreement with Washington.
Levin argued that Iran’s ruling establishment is ideologically driven and unlikely to abandon its nuclear program permanently.
“This is a rigid, ideological regime,” Levin said. “They’re not going to give up nuclear ambitions permanently. Even if they say they will, at some point, they will return to it.”
He also expressed concern that future US administrations, particularly Democratic governments, may not strictly enforce any deal reached with Tehran, potentially allowing Iran to rebuild its nuclear capabilities over time.
