Reports circulating in Iranian opposition media have claimed that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter to the Office of the Supreme Leader, citing an inability to govern effectively amid growing influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). However, Iranian officials have strongly rejected the reports, calling them baseless and politically motivated.
Report Alleges Pezeshkian Sought to Step Down
According to a report cited by Fox News and attributed to Iran International, an unnamed source claimed that Pezeshkian informed the Supreme Leader’s office that his administration had been sidelined from major decision-making processes.
The report alleged that hard-line factions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had assumed control over key state affairs, leaving the elected government with limited authority.
According to the claim, Pezeshkian argued that he could no longer effectively carry out his constitutional duties and therefore requested permission to resign immediately.
The report also stated that it was unclear whether the resignation would be accepted.
Confusion Over Supreme Leader Reference
The report referenced the office of Mojtaba Khamenei. However, Iran’s official Supreme Leader remains Ali Khamenei. Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, is an influential cleric often discussed in succession speculation but does not officially hold the position of Supreme Leader.
Presidential Office Rejects Reports
Iranian authorities swiftly denied the resignation claims.
Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, Deputy of Communications and Information Dissemination in the President’s Office, dismissed the reports as fabricated and accused foreign media outlets of spreading misinformation.
He described the claims as the work of individuals seeking publicity and criticised what he called attempts to create a false narrative about divisions within Iran’s leadership.
Official Says President Remains Committed
Tabatabaei insisted that Pezeshkian has no intention of resigning and remains committed to serving the Iranian people.
He said reports circulated by foreign-based media networks reflected “wishful thinking” rather than reality and argued that Iran’s leadership remains united despite external pressure.
According to the official, the president would continue his work and support what he described as the country’s path of solidarity and resistance.
Political Significance of the Claims
Even though the reports remain unverified and have been officially denied, they highlight ongoing speculation about the balance of power within Iran’s political system.
Iran’s government operates under a dual structure in which elected institutions, including the presidency, function alongside powerful unelected bodies such as the Supreme Leader’s office and the IRGC. Analysts have long debated the extent of the president’s influence on major security and foreign-policy decisions.
At present, there is no official evidence that Pezeshkian has resigned, and the Iranian government continues to reject the allegations. Unless further confirmation emerges from Iranian authorities or the president himself, the reports remain unsubstantiated claims rather than established fact.
