New York Times reveals internal rift within Iranian leadership
A New York Times report says an Iranian faction attacked three ships in the Strait of Hormuz last July without the knowledge of top leaders.
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AIThe New York Times has reported that an Iranian faction opened fire on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz last July without the knowledge of the country’s leadership.
According to the newspaper, Masoud Pezeshkian angrily confronted Revolutionary Guard commander Ahmad Vahidi, who denied that the Supreme National Security Council was aware of the attack.
The United States responded with airstrikes on Iran, sparking intense turmoil within the Iranian leadership.
The report stated that this breach of agreement contributed to a leadership change at the Supreme National Security Council, with Mohsen Rezaei appointed as its new head.
Iranian investigations concluded that the decision to carry out the attack was made by Basij Forces chief Hossein Taeb.