Update: Iranian Military takes command and control of the government in Tehran! Hardliners are now in control. Chance of a negotiated deal have dropped like a rock!!

It was inevitable the IRGC would wholly take control. Negotiations haven't gone well because the moderate faction in Iran keeps getting over ruled by these Islamic fundamentalists.

Unfortunately for the people of Iran it will mean the streets will be dangerous with even more… pic.twitter.com/nIX91vabqE

— Tumbawumba (@_Tumbawumba) April 20, 2026

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