170) Who are You, IRAN? with Shlomi Michaels

In this guest post, Professor Shlomi Michaels outlines six different, often opposing factions within the modern country of Iran.1. Shia Twelver Mahdi Eschatologists, including the Supreme Leader2. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)3. The Civilian Government4. The Iranian Armed Forces (Artesh)5. People of the Silenced Majority6. The Ethnic MinoritiesUnderstanding these different - often opposing - factions in Iran is essential for the USA and other Western countries as they seek a lasting end to war with Iran.Full text here:https://landandbible.blogspot.com/2026/07/who-are-you-iran-collage-of-conflicting.htmlhttps://jcfa.org/why-the-united-states-is-losing-to-iran-at-the-negotiating-table/