Crisis in Iran Escalates - Pezeshkian Issues Harsh Ultimatum

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has threatened to resign, demanding a meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei over the critical economic situation. According to The Wall Street Journal, he insists on an agreement to ease sanctions. The military, including the IRGC, is ready to resume strikes on ships if there are no economic benefits. Negotiations have been expanded: discussions include sanctions exemptions and unfreezing assets. Progress with Oman could lead to the lifting of the naval blockade.

The political crisis in Iran has intensified: President Masoud Pezeshkian has threatened to resign, demanding an urgent meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. According to The Wall Street Journal, Pezeshkian intends to convey that the economic situation has reached a critical point, and reaching an agreement to ease sanctions has become urgent. Proponents of a deal with the US within the Iranian leadership are struggling to secure a meeting with the Supreme Leader. The military leadership, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, is ready to resume strikes on ships and tankers if the agreements do not yield economic results. Mediators have expanded the negotiation agenda: discussions include sanctions exemptions for oil exports and unfreezing assets. Negotiations are expanding amid progress between Iran and Oman; Washington is ready to lift the naval blockade after an announcement of an agreement. Earlier, Kursor reported on a serious internal crisis in Iran.