Multiple outlets report that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted a resignation letter, citing disputes with Iran’s military-security institutions and alleged exclusion from decision-making, including over the conduct of the war. The claim is attributed to reporting that references an Iranian official, saying Pezeshkian resigned and sent an official letter to the office of the Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. Some reports describe the president’s position as untenable due to IRGC commanders’ control, and reference longstanding tensions between the elected government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Separately, at least one outlet cites an official from Pezeshkian’s office dismissing the allegations as baseless rumors spread by foreign networks, and describes the reports as “wishful thinking.” France 24 likewise reports that Iran rejects the story, characterizing it as “rumour mongering” and accusing a foreign media outlet of substituting wishful claims for verified reality. Overall, the reports highlight an ongoing information dispute alongside known strains between Iran’s political and security leadership.
Iran denies reports President Pezeshkian resigned amid alleged IRGC power struggle
Multiple outlets report that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted a resignation letter, citing disputes with Iran’s military-security institutions and alleged exclusion from decision-maki...
- Reports say Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter citing alleged IRGC control and exclusion from decision-making.
- Some accounts say the resignation letter was sent to the office of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
- Tehran denies the resignation claims, describing them as rumors and “wishful thinking” promoted by foreign media.
- The dispute is linked in reporting to broader tensions between Iran’s government and its military-security institutions, including the IRGC.
Over the last 24 hours, reports have surfaced claiming Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned due to an alleged power struggle between his government and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps which is “excluding” him from decision-making in the Iran war. Tehran has outright denied the reports, calling it "rumour mongering" by a foreign media outlet and accusing it of publishing "wishful thinking in place of reality," as the information war continues.
2 months agoIn a report, Iran International had cited an official as saying that Pezeshkian resigned and submitted an official letter to the office of the Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei.
2 months agoThis added to months of reports claiming tensions between the government and the Islamic Republic's military-security institutions.
2 months agoReports emerged of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian submitting a resignation letter, citing exclusion from decision-making and IRGC control. He reportedly stated an inability to govern effectively under these circumstances. However, an official from the president's office dismissed these claims as baseless rumors and wishful thinking from foreign networks.
2 months agoIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly resigned from his post as tensions have escalated between Tehran's government and its military-security institutions. The development comes nearly a month after Trump pointed to the deep divide in the country's leadership. 
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