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The intensifying power struggle and a series of mutual attacks among various officials of the Iranian regime have become a major concern in Tehran as the orchestrated elections approach. <\/span>Tasnim News Agency<\/span><\/a> reported on a meeting between the heads of the three branches of government and the Intelligence Minister to control the situation and prevent mutual disclosures and damage by presidential candidates. During this meeting, <\/span>Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib<\/span><\/a> presented a report on what he called \u201cunethical behavior,\u201d stating, “The behavior of the candidates is continuously monitored, and those adopting destructive approaches will be warned.”<\/span><\/p>\n The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance’s Press Supervisory Board <\/span>also announced<\/span><\/a> that the publication of \u201cany content encouraging people to boycott or reduce participation in the elections, unauthorized protest gatherings, strikes, and sit-ins would be considered criminal.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n The Judiciary has also warned against exposing the regime\u2019s repressive policies, corruption, and plundering by state officials during the election competition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The attacks have become so widespread that they are now being discussed on state television. Asghar Jahangir, Deputy for Social Affairs and Crime Prevention of the Judiciary, stated, “If candidates’ supporters engage in slander, insults, or defamation against other candidates, they will be promptly summoned. Those who unjustly and illegally attack others will be prosecuted according to the law.”<\/span><\/p>\n Internal Crisis and Power Struggles Intensify Ahead of #Iran<\/a>\u2019s Presidential Sham Electionhttps:\/\/t.co\/fwAnLZWSGC<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) June 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n