In Iran, disagreements have emerged between government officials and the IRGC over the response to the Israeli strike. General Mousavi announced a “devastating and immediate” response, while the deputy commander of the Quds Force promised a tough response to the attacks.
However, the country's policymakers are taking a more restrained approach as they prepare for negotiations with the United States and emphasize the importance of flexibility and autonomy in foreign policy.
Internal tensions in Iran are rising following the election of Donald Trump as US president, but the military says this will not affect its course. Despite this, the approaches of politicians and the military to the situation remain opposite, which creates additional challenges in managing the crisis.
