United States & Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr

United States: The United States is engaged in stalled diplomatic negotiations with Iran, with its delegation noting the Iranian team's lack of authority to finalize agreements due to internal divisions.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, strongly opposed Abbas Araghchi's flexibility on reducing support to regional allies, contributing to the collapse of negotiations.

Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr: Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council and an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps veteran, has provided crucial support to Ahmad Vahidi, solidifying the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' control over the Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic mandates.