Even before the United States launched fresh strikes against Iran and President Trump cast doubt on the ceasefire between the two countries, disputes over the deal had already begun erupting within Iran’s leadership—leading to physical confrontations earlier this week. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, were attacked by supporters of conservative factions opposed to any negotiations with the Trump administration, the New York Times reported.
2+According to the report, the incidents occurred during the week of mourning and funeral for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. During the funeral procession, an angry mob tried to topple President Pezeshkian while chanting “Death to the appeaser.” Videos circulated on social media showed security guards rushing the startled president away from the scene and pushing back the attackers.
In a separate incident, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was chased down an alley by flag-waving protesters calling for his death and hurling stones at him. Government officials called on Iran’s judiciary to arrest those responsible and hold them criminally accountable.
2+The internal attacks are happening alongside significant military escalation. After the United States struck dozens of targets along Iran’s coast, the Revolutionary Guards responded by firing ballistic missiles and drones at American bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. President Pezeshkian accused Washington of “bullying and deception,” claiming it violated the ceasefire terms.
Official Iranian sources described the situation in Tehran’s political circles as “complete chaos.” According to reports, no formal decision has been made whether to continue the diplomatic track or return to full military confrontation, and a “blame game” is underway among different factions over responsibility for the deteriorating situation.
2+In response to the events, Yousef Pezeshkian, the president’s son and adviser, issued a statement defending his father’s policies. He condemned the attacks by extremist factions and argued that directing rage at government officials damages national unity: “If this rage harms internal unity, it means it has become a tool for the enemy.”