Iran's leadership, including President Masoud Pezeshkian and Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf, is reportedly pushing for the removal of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi due to his perceived alignment with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) chief, Ahmad Vahidi, during ongoing nuclear negotiations with the United States. Sources indicate that Araghchi has been acting on Vahidi's directives for the past two weeks without informing Pezeshkian, leading to the President's warning of potential dismissal. This development follows Ghalibaf's recent removal from peace talks, as the IRGC exerted pressure, accusing him of trying to broaden discussions to include nuclear-related issues. The IRGC's influence appears to be growing within Iran's governance structure, particularly following the death of security chief Ali Larijani, who was also an IRGC commander. His successor, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, shares similar ties to the paramilitary group. The ongoing power struggle within Iran reflects a broader divide between hardliners, who oppose negotiations with the US, and moderates, who advocate for engagement to alleviate economic sanctions. Despite external perceptions of a split in Iran's leadership, officials maintain a united front, asserting that there are no distinct factions within their governance.