US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says internal power struggles in Iran are making negotiations harder.
Marco Rubio said competing hardliner groups inside Iran are complicating stalled peace talks with the United States.
Speaking to Fox News, Rubio said some Iranian hardliners focus on governing the country and maintaining the economy, while others are driven mainly by ideology and religious beliefs.
He said the more extreme faction, including members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and figures close to Iran’s supreme leadership, holds the real power.
Rubio added that Iran’s political class still understands the need to pay salaries, manage the economy and respond to public needs.
His remarks come as negotiations remain uncertain and tensions between Washington and Tehran continue.
The comments highlight the challenge of dealing with a divided leadership structure in Iran.
EARLIER TODAY: https://alo360.net/araghchi-meets-putin-russia-monday/