Iran's leadership is showing unity in its war strategy against the U.S., but there are sharp differences over the endgame. Ultra-hardliners, known as the Paydari movement, push for total victory and oppose negotiations. Meanwhile, supporters of parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf and President Masoud Pezeshkian see military pressure as a means to negotiate with the U.S. The ceasefire deal reached in April received backing from Iran’s top leadership, but it crumbled as tensions rose. The hard-liners use rallies and state TV to oppose negotiations, while pragmatists argue for addressing economic and social issues. Both sides are positioning for power postwar.