Iran hardliners accuse leaders of ‘soft coup’ as US truce comes under fresh strain: Report

 Iran’s hardline factions accuse officials of staging a soft coup against leadership. President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi faced public hostility after the Supreme Leader’s funeral. Hardliners believe officials surrendered to the United States and ignored the new Supreme Leader. The fragile ceasefire with the United States is under renewed pressure after recent attacks. Analysts suggest leadership attempts to sideline radical factions while seeking sanctions relief. Iran’s hardline factions accuse officials of staging a soft coup against leadership. President Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Araghchi faced public hostility after the Supreme Leader’s funeral. Hardliners believe officials surrendered to the United States and ignored the new Supreme Leader. The fragile ceasefire with the United States is under renewed pressure after recent attacks. Analysts suggest leadership attempts to sideline radical factions while seeking sanctions relief.