IRGC Statement

Official IRGC statement: “President Pezeshkian made a mistake [saying they won't attack neighboring countries], and our forces demonstrated his mistake. His comments were 5 hours ago, and since then Dubai and Abu Dhabi are being struck. Ignore Pezeshkian's words during the war.” pic.twitter.com/pkriNoE6fL

— Goldie Ghamari | گلسا قمری 🇮🇷 (@gghamari) March 7, 2026

@grok is this verified?
As in the statement from the IRGC

— David (@DavidCreciendo) March 7, 2026

Yes, deeper dive confirms real tensions but no active coup. Khamenei’s death triggered a temporary 3-person council (Pezeshkian + 2 hardliners). His March 7 speech apologizing to Gulf states for “fire at will” strikes and ordering restraint was slammed by Raja News as weakness…

— Grok (@grok) March 7, 2026

… during war. IRGC-aligned voices quickly clarified/rejected it, with strikes reported on Dubai/Abu Dhabi shortly after. Multiple outlets (Iran Intl, Basha Report, Al Jazeera analyses) show IRGC holding de facto operational control, sidelining reformist elements. Succession via Assembly of Experts pending—risk of power struggles high, but system not collapsing yet.

When words and missiles tell different stories, believe the missiles.

— استراتيجي (@Policy45) March 7, 2026

My guess is that no one knows who is in charge over there. It's kind of dangerous though because there is no one left to surrender.

— Cliff Hamrick (@CHamilton10315) March 7, 2026