War in Iran: Former President Rohani Challenges the Power Line and Attracts Criticism

Former Iranian President Hassan Rohani has called for consulting the population on the continuation of the conflict, attracting criticism from ultraconservatives. He suggested that if Iranians accept an extension of the war, it should be respected, but emphasized the importance of ending the conflict for the country's reconstruction. Ultraconservative officials, including Hossein Shariatmadari, have called for an investigation into his statements, accusing him of capitulation to the United States and Israel.