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In this case, it's also a case of more moderate principalists believing that the MoU can be used to re-arm for an inevitable future conflict. The IRGC has factions within it as well, such as the more revolutionary elements of the the rank and file, the current Supreme Leader, and Jalili. However, the heads of the IRGC, largely institutionalists, are headed by Ghalibaf and are more moderate by comparison.

The reformists obviously work with moderates because it's beneficial to them, but it's not a steady alliance. The main issue a lot of people have with Ghalibaf specifically is the fact that his family is often embroiled in corruption scandals, and although he's close to top officials in the IRGC, the rank and file see him as not very humble by comparison to Jalili.

The reformists are taking advantage of the current situation, however it's with the tacit support of moderate principalists who have a slightly differing strategy to the more radical principalists.