Iran's leaders show a united front over the war but are divided over what the goal is

Iran's top leaders present a united front against the U.S. but are divided internally: ultra-hardline "Paydari" factions want total victory while a pragmatic camp (including President Pezeshkian and speaker-negotiator Qalibaf) favors using pressure to win a negotiated deal.
Economic pain and social unrest — rising inflation, unemployment and antiwar sentiment — are increasing pressure for a settlement after a fragile ceasefire collapsed when promised financial relief never arrived.
The outcome hinges on the new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei: his unknown stance could either curb the hardliners or empower them and will shape Iran’s postwar direction.