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Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report

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  • Increasing economic sanctions on Iran risk empowering extremist elements within the regime, according to an Iranian political dissident.
  • While the public faces severe economic pressure, leadership positions are largely unaffected, with the IRGC adopting a more aggressive stance.
  • Iran and Oman are continuing consultations to resume navigation and manage traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, seeking alternative economic avenues amidst US sanctions.

Heightened economic sanctions imposed on Iran, particularly by the US, are inadvertently strengthening extremist factions within the regime, according to an Iranian political dissident cited in a KAN News report. The dissident explained that while the Iranian public endures significant economic hardship, those in leadership roles remain largely insulated from the effects.

This dynamic is reportedly causing internal rifts among Iran's leadership, with Israeli authorities observing increased economic damage across all societal sectors. While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expresses concern for the general population, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is said to be adopting a more aggressive posture, entrenching itself to withstand the conflict and suppress economic protests.

The pressure is working.

— Scott BessentUS Treasury Secretary, commenting on the impact of US sanctions on Iran.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent affirmed that the pressure is working, stating the Trump administration would continue to cut off economic lifelines to the regime. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf acknowledged the critical impact of economic conditions, noting that military power is insufficient without economic stability. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman announced ongoing consultations aimed at resuming navigation and establishing a mechanism for managing vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, signaling efforts to find alternative economic pathways.

No matter how much military power we have, if the people are hungry and we lack cash flow, economic growth, and domestic production - we will not be able to hold out.

— Mohammad Bagher GhalibafIranian Parliament Speaker, highlighting the importance of economic stability.
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