Iran denies reports of President Pezeshkian’s resignation
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Iran denied Sunday reports of president Masoud Pezeshkian handing in his resignation to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
The alleged resignation was first reported by the London-based Iranian opposition outlet Iran International.
Elyas Hazrati, the Head of the Government Information Council, in statements cited by Tasnim News Agency, said that Pezeshkian’s resignation is a rumour that “has nothing to do with reality”.
“The president is busy pursuing the affairs of the country and serving the people with all his might,” Hazrati said.
“For the umpteenth time in recent months, some foreign media outlets and networks aligned with them have raised the rumor of the president's resignation, a rumor that has nothing to do with reality and has been denied many times before,” he continued.
Hazrati said the reports are circulated “hoping to create despair, discord, and a gap in national cohesion, which of course will fail”.
The original report claims that Pezeshkian submitted his resignation citing the complete sidelining of civilian authority by commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Pezeshkian, a reformist elected in 2024 with promises of moderation and economic improvement, has faced persistent challenges since taking office.
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.
