Iran political tensions rise over US actions and Islamabad Accord

Internal political friction in Iran has intensified following criticisms regarding the collapse of the Islamabad Accord. Reports from a newspaper close to Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf criticize former official Gholamhossein Karbaschi, accusing him of attempting to 'whitewash' US actions by suggesting Iran was responsible for the agreement's failure.

The dispute centers on whether Iran's reactions to US and Israeli actions constituted a breach of the accord or were necessary responses to repeated violations by the United States. Critics argue that shifting blame onto domestic actors weakens national unity and facilitates foreign influence.

Concurrently, analysis of US strategy suggests the White House is caught between escalating military tensions and seeking an exit from conflict with Iran. While US Treasury Secretary Bessent has emphasized economic warfare through secondary sanctions, recent military actions near Iranian shores have raised questions about whether the US is preparing for further escalation or attempting to stabilize markets ahead of elections.