Had either Jalili or Qalibaf been elected, the tension within the IRGC might have worsened, becoming difficult for Khamenei to control. And, by remaining on the sidelines, Khamenei may have been seeking to show the IRGC that there are limits to its power.
哈梅内伊的置身事外、让公众选择获胜或许是明智的。如果贾里里或卡利巴夫当选，IRGC内部的紧张之势可能会恶化，让哈梅内伊难以控制。而通过保持中立，哈梅内伊得以让IRGC明白其权力是有限的。