Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian and the chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Ahmad Vahidi, are reportedly in a dispute over the country's economic and social policies. The tensions were first reported by the London-based, Persian-language outlet Iran International on March 28, 2026.
According to the report, the disagreement centers on the management of Iran's economy and the social impact of the country's regional policies and international tensions. The IRGC, a major political and economic force in Iran, holds significant influence over large sectors of the economy.
President Pezeshkian, who took office in August 2024, has publicly advocated for economic reform and greater social freedoms. Analysts suggest his agenda may conflict with the entrenched interests of the IRGC's vast business empire and its hardline security stance.
As of March 29, 2026, there has been no official confirmation or detailed comment on the reported rift from the Iranian government or the IRGC's public relations department. Such internal disagreements are rarely acknowledged publicly by the Iranian leadership.
