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Amidst the increasing conflict between America and Iran, differences regarding strategy have started coming to the fore within Iran too. The biggest dispute is regarding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important sea routes in the world. On the one hand, Iran’s powerful military organization Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is adopting a tough stance against America and is advocating maintaining its control over the Strait of Hormuz, while on the other hand, the government of President Masoud Pezeshkian seems to be in favor of reducing tensions through diplomatic means and finding a solution through dialogue.
Two different strategies within Iran
Kenneth Katzman, senior analyst at Soufan Center, says that in the current situation, two different philosophies are at work within Iran’s ruling system. According to him, the top commanders and fundamentalist faction of IRGC believe that maintaining control over the Strait of Hormuz is Iran’s biggest strategic strength and through this, pressure can be put on America.
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IRGC’s goal- to give a strong reply to America
According to the analyst, the IRGC’s objective is not only to maintain its hold on the Strait of Hormuz. The fundamentalist faction also wants to avenge the death of slain supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He believes that America should be given such a response that it would think twice before taking any kind of military action against Iran in the future.
Pezeshkian government wants solution through dialogue
On the other hand, civilian leaders like President Massoud Pezeshkian and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bakar Ghalibaf are considering dialogue as a better option than pursuing military confrontation. Analysts say that the elected government wants talks between America and Iran to start once again under the mediation of Oman, so that a peaceful solution to the dispute related to the Strait of Hormuz can be found.
Oman can play the role of mediator
According to analysts, the civilian government of Tehran hopes that Oman can play an important role in restoring dialogue between the two countries. The government is trying to find a way through talks that can reduce regional tension and reach a consensus regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
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America also reiterated its stance
Meanwhile, America has also made it clear that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is among its national and strategic priorities. Washington says that this sea route is very important for about 20 percent of the world’s oil trade and if any attempt is made to close it or disrupt navigation, a strong response will be given.
The world’s eyes are also on global trade
The Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most important sea lines of global energy supply. In such a situation, the emerging differences regarding strategy within Iran and increasing tension with America are not limited only to the two countries, but it can also affect the oil market, maritime trade and regional security of the entire world.