‘Ironclad unity’: Iranian president denies internal divide

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday appeared to hit back at President Donald Trump by denying the existence of any internal divide within the regime and vowing to “make the aggressor regret” attacking the country.”In Iran there are no ‘hardliners’ or ‘moderates'[.] We are all Iranians and revolutionaries,” he posted on X. “With ironclad unity of nation and state and obedience to the Supreme Leader, we will make the aggressor regret. One God, one nation, one leader, one path; victory for Iran, dearer than life.”
His remarks appear to be a response to President Donald Trump, who on Thursday indicated he would maintain a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz until Iran was prepared to negotiate a deal to end the war.
“Iran is having a very hard time figuring out who their leader is! They just don’t know! The infighting is between the ‘Hardliners,’ who have been losing BADLY on the battlefield, and the ‘Moderates,’ who are not very moderate at all (but gaining respect!), is CRAZY!” Trump posted on Truth Social.
“We have total control over the Strait of Hormuz. No ship can enter or leave without the approval of the United States Navy. It is ‘Sealed up Tight,’ until such time as Iran is able to make a DEAL!!! Thank you for your attention to this matter,” he added.
Trump, for his part, appeared to be a reference to reported disagreements between the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the Pezeshkian administration, which is generally regarded as more willing to work with Washington than the IRGC.
Ben Whedon is the Chief Political Correspondent at Just the News. Follow him on X.

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