Iran's Hardliners Consolidate Power Six Months Into War, Signaling Tougher Stance

Summary

After six months of war, Iran's leadership has consolidated power around hardline military generals and clerics, preparing for potential long-term confrontation with the U.S. and aiming to prevent domestic unrest. New appointments by Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, including Mohsen Rezaei and Hossein Taeb, signal a focus on internal cohesion and a tougher stance.