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According to expert insights, Iran does not present a unified front. The country’s power structures are divided among several distinct groups: the military, the theocratic leadership, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and elected politicians. These factions are often at odds, driven by fears of being perceived as weak or vulnerable to American pressure. They constantly vie for dominance, attempting to outdo each other in projecting strength—sometimes claiming victories, sometimes signaling moderation.