Iran's hardline factions accuse the leadership of a soft coup following a US deal, as Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains absent from public view.
Prominent figures within hardliners have publicly threatened government members over their agreement with Washington
Jul 19, 2026
11:58 am
What's the storyIran is witnessing a power struggle within its political establishment, with hardline factions accusing leaders of a "soft coup" over a deal with the United States.
The tensions were evident during former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral in Tehran last week.
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