Iranian activist Omid Vahidi said internal divisions are growing within the Iranian regime as pressure builds on its leadership [1, 2].
These claims suggest a potential instability within the Islamic Republic's governing structure. If representatives lack the full backing of the regime, it could complicate international negotiations and shift the internal balance of power.
Vahidi said the tension is high inside Iran because the individuals representing the Islamic Republic are chosen individuals who do not have the backing of the full regime [1, 2]. This disconnect between the public face of the government and its internal power base creates a volatile environment for governance.
The activist also raised concerns regarding the potential release of financial assets. Vahidi said that billions of dollars [1] that President Trump is trying to release to Iran would not be used for civilian purposes.
"Those billions of dollars that President Trump is trying to release to give to Iran, it will go to create missiles, and nuclear programs and stuff like that," Vahidi said [1].
According to Vahidi, the internal friction stems from this lack of unified support for official representatives and the anticipation of U.S. financial releases [1, 2]. The prospect of these funds entering the country is viewed by some as a catalyst for further weapons development, rather than diplomatic normalization.
Vahidi said the current state of the regime is one where representatives are merely chosen individuals—not leaders with broad institutional support [1, 2].
“The tension is a lot inside Iran because these people that are representing the Islamic Republic, they don’t have the backing of the full regime”
The reports of internal fragmentation within the Iranian regime suggest a possible disconnect between the diplomatic representatives and the core security apparatus. If the regime is indeed divided, it may lead to unpredictable policy shifts or a lack of cohesive strategy during financial negotiations with the U.S., potentially increasing the risk that released funds are diverted to military expansion.
