Amid growing rumours of internal rifts within Iran’s leadership, President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed a rare, nearly 2.5-hour meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The encounter marks the first public contact since the February 28 strikes and comes as reports suggest tensions between the civilian government and IRGC commanders over war policy. Pezeshkian is said to have privately criticised escalating military actions as risky for Iran’s economy. With ceasefire talks intensifying and the U.S. pushing for a deal, this high-level meeting could signal a critical shift in Tehran’s strategy. Is Iran recalibrating or deepening its internal divide?