Report claims Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted resignation

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly submitted an official letter of resignation to the Office of the Supreme Leader, citing the complete sidelining of civilian authority by commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to claims by the London-based Iran International.

Pezeshkian, a reformist elected in 2024 with promises of moderation and economic improvement, has faced persistent challenges since taking office.

It is not yet clear whether Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will accept his resignation, according to the report.

His administration has contended with economic difficulties, cabinet instability, and resistance from hardline factions, particularly amid the aftermath of regional conflicts involving US and Israeli strikes earlier in February.

According to the report, the president’s letter highlights how the IRGC has effectively blocked his ability to perform executive duties, consolidating control over key military, strategic, and security decisions.

This aligns with longstanding tensions between Pezeshkian’s government and IRGC leadership, including commander Ahmad Vahidi, over issues such as wartime policies and appointments to critical bodies like the Supreme National Security Council.

Earlier reports from March 2026 described similar frustrations, with Pezeshkian reportedly feeling isolated following the death of senior official Ali Larijani and expressing private discontent over the IRGC’s dominance.

At that time, rumors of resignation circulated but were not confirmed, and Pezeshkian later sought to project unity with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

The current move, if accepted, would mark a significant shift in Iran’s power structure, potentially formalizing the IRGC’s operational control over state affairs.

Analysts note that Pezeshkian’s reformist agenda has clashed repeatedly with entrenched hardline elements, exacerbating internal divisions during a period of post-conflict recovery.

As of this reporting, no official confirmation has emerged from Pezeshkian’s office or Iranian state media regarding the resignation letter. Past instances of similar rumors have been denied by government officials, who described them as attempts to undermine the administration.