Summary Iran International had claimed the president had submitted a resignation letter
(Web Desk) – In a swift rebuttal to circulating rumours, sources close to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s office firmly denied reports of his resignation.
The denial, amplified by Iran’s official channels and state-affiliated media like Tasnim News, comes as the country navigates a fragile ceasefire with the United States following months of intense conflict.
President Pezeshkian, 71, a reformist politician and former heart surgeon, appeared in a newly released video from the official presidency website, projecting resolve.
Pezeshkian’s Resignation Denied
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Sources close to the Iranian President’s Office have firmly denied reports claiming the resignation of President Masoud Pezeshkian.
In a video released today by the official website of the Iranian Presidency, President Pezeshkian emphasized his… pic.twitter.com/O8wf8oEH7e
Seated at a formal meeting with advisors, the reformist leader emphasised his commitment to advancing Iran’s “progress and prosperity” despite ongoing challenges.
The footage shows him addressing colleagues in a government setting, underscoring continuity in leadership during a period of heightened internal and external pressures.
The rumours surfaced amid reported tensions between Pezeshkian’s administration and hardline elements, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
Outlets like Iran International claimed the president had submitted a resignation letter citing exclusion from key decisions and IRGC "overreach".
These reports tapped into longstanding frictions: Pezeshkian, elected in 2024 as a relative moderate, has often found himself sidelined on security and strategic matters by unelected power centres.
Pezeshkian has publicly signaled openness to “dignified” diplomacy while insisting Iran will not retreat from its core interests.
Analysts note that resignation rumors have periodically surfaced throughout Pezeshkian’s tenure, often reflecting factional rivalries rather than imminent change. His survival in office may signal an uneasy balance: the presidency retains symbolic value for international engagement, even as real power resides elsewhere.
