Mojtaba Khamenei, perceived as even more hardline than his predecessor, has been appointed as the new Supreme Leader of Iran, a move deemed unacceptable by the Trump administration. This change in leadership, following the death of the previous Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in early March, has effectively transferred full control of Iran's military strategy to the IRGC. With the IRGC now at the forefront of Iran's decision-making, analysts caution that the likelihood of achieving a sustainable ceasefire or nuclear agreement has become exceedingly difficult, as the Revolutionary Guard fundamentally opposes any concessions to the United States and has been a key player in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the missile operations targeting American interests.
