In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s re-election in the United States, political uncertainty and ideological clashes have gripped Iran.
The state-affiliated newspaper Setareh Sobh dubbed the post-election period “Anxious Days,” warning that President Joe Biden’s remaining 63 days in office could pose significant challenges for the nation. It urged Iranian hardliners to avoid provocative moves that could escalate tensions, highlighting the need for caution and a strategic reassessment in light of Trump’s victory.
Ali Motahari, a former deputy speaker of Iran’s parliament, criticized the growing fears within Iran’s political landscape. Comparing the situation to “Istisba”—a term describing an animal’s fearful approach to a predator—Motahari accused some officials of prematurely seeking negotiations out of fear, reflecting the confusion and division within the regime.
Disparities in tone among the regime’s influential Friday Prayer leaders underscore this internal discord. While Hassan Ameli, the leader in Ardabil, characterized Trump as economically pragmatic and unlikely to engage in war, Hassan Abadi in Abyek dismissed such views as naive, emphasizing Trump’s self-serving motives and the continued intensification of sanctions under his administration.
Javan newspaper, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his spokesperson, Fatemeh Mohajerani, downplayed the significance of the U.S. election outcome, claiming it “makes no difference” whether Trump or Biden holds office.
This assertion faced ridicule even from sympathetic media outlets like Ham-Mihan, which countered that the presidency’s influence on Iran’s global standing and internal affairs is profound. The state-affiliated Javan newspaper, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued stark warnings against negotiations with Trump. It accused pro-Western elements within the government of undermining Iran’s strategic priorities and called for the urgent implementation of “Operation True Promise 3,” a directive aligned with the regime’s hardline stance.
The state-affiliated Javan newspaper, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued stark warnings against negotiations with Trump.
As political factions in Iran grapple with Trump’s return to power, the prevailing uncertainty reflects deeper ideological divides. These “anxious days” underscore the regime’s struggles to navigate the complex interplay of domestic pressure, external threats, and global diplomacy.
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