Iran's Hard-Liners Solidify Power | Tulsa News

Iran’s leadership has hardened into a unified, militarized core six months after U.S.-Israeli strikes, prioritizing internal stability over diplomacy and warning of escalating retaliation if economic sanctions persist. With key appointments reinforcing control—especially of the Basij, Iran’s protest-suppressing force—the regime is doubling down on repression amid mounting economic pain. Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, sidelined since his father’s death, is surrounded by loyalists who favor confrontation over compromise, while hard-liners thrive on the chaos, keeping dissent at bay despite widespread hardship. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b134bae262526cf2