India, April 1 -- As the Iran conflict intensifies, a significant internal power shift appears to be unfolding within the country's leadership structure.

Reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has assumed effective control over key state functions, raising questions about the balance of authority in Tehran during a critical phase of the war.

The developments come as uncertainty surrounds the status of Iran's top leadership following the initial wave of US and Israeli strikes that reshaped the country's command structure.

The conflict's opening phase resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, creating a leadership vacuum at the highest level.

His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, was subsequently n...