Radical Faction in Iran's Revolutionary Guards Seizes Power, Marginalizing Parliament Speaker Kalibaf

Power struggles within Iran's ruling elite are intensifying as radical elements within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) move to curtail the authority of Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. According to reports from Aram News citing American sources and Iranian opposition figures, recent pressures inside the Iranian parliament and among religious circles close to the regime are part of a broader conflict within the hardline camp over control of key influence centers.

Hardline factions oppose expanding powers granted to certain figures and institutions alongside the IRGC and the Supreme Leader's inner circle. They are pushing for a governance structure that further strengthens the ideological hardliners. Political sources connected to opposition figures revealed that meetings in Tehran and Qom have focused on Qalibaf's role, particularly his expanded authority in negotiations and relations with China, as well as the parliament's function after the current military conflict ends.

The faction led by Faeidari, known for its strict stance against negotiations with the West and support for tougher social and religious legislation, is actively involved in this dispute. Their participation signals that this is not merely a personal challenge to Qalibaf but a contest over the regime's future direction and which actors will shape policy in the post-war era.

These radical groups demand that political and foreign affairs management be recentralized within circles aligned with the IRGC and ideological decision-making hubs. Should this struggle escalate, it could become a significant confrontation over the Islamic Republic's power structure and determine which faction will dictate Iran's path forward after the war.