Iran’s supreme leader elevates military veterans willing to confront the US

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Iran's supreme leader has promoted six military veterans to top security roles, signaling a potential hardline stance in Tehran and reduced willingness to compromise with the US. This move contrasts with US President Trump's characterization of Iran's leadership as more reasonable.

US President Donald Trump has boasted that his war in Iran has led to a “very rational,” “very different,” and “much more reasonable” leadership in Tehran. But the elevation of six hardliners to top security positions this week suggests the Islamic Republic’s new command may be neither moderate nor inclined to compromise. The men now … The post Iran’s supreme leader elevates military veterans willing to confront the US appeared first on Egypt Independent.