Analysts and pundits voice concern, after leaked tape of foreign minister Zarif decrying military's excessive influence over country's politics

Ahead of Quds Day, Hossein Salami says recent attacks on ships show how vulnerable Israel's sea routes are; FM Zarif blasts 'apartheid regime'

Rouhani fires head of think tank that recorded hours-long interview in which Iran's FM described sharp divides within the regime

Iran's top diplomat bemoans airing of 'theoretical talk' featuring criticism of slain general Qassem Soleimani; Rouhani says leak aimed at sowing 'discord' during nuke deal talks

American vessel opened fire after three Revolutionary Guards fast inshore attack craft come within 60 yards, refuse to heed warnings; incident occurred in international waters

Revolutionary Guards commander makes comments after reported strike on Iranian ship off Syrian coast and amid unrest in Jerusalem and on Gaza border

In leaks from interview last year, minister says he was often kept in dark as IRGC dictated policy, was 'astonished' when US told him of Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in Syria

Muhammad Hussein-Zada Hejazi worked directly under Soleimani, was flagged by Israel for helping Hezbollah build precision-guided missiles

Attack on nuclear site seen as latest in a string of failures for IRGC; criticism of paramilitary force leaks out ahead of election

Image shows the MV Saviz, alleged control center for Revolutionary Guard forces, has remained stationary since it was apparently damaged in a blast, which Tehran blames on Israel