Iranian authorities have firmly denied reports claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted his resignation, dismissing the allegations as false and politically motivated.
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Speculation over Pezeshkian’s future emerged after an exiled opposition media outlet reported that the Iranian president had allegedly sent a resignation letter to the office of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. The report claimed that Pezeshkian had expressed frustration over being excluded from major national decision-making processes and argued that key state institutions had increasingly sidelined his administration.
Pezeshkian’s Resignation Denied
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— Iran’s Today (@Iran) May 31, 2026
According to the report, the president allegedly complained that hardline factions, particularly within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, had gained significant influence over state affairs, making it difficult for his government to effectively carry out its responsibilities.
Iranian officials quickly rejected the claims. Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, deputy head of communications at the presidential office, described the report as part of a psychological campaign by hostile foreign media outlets. In a statement on social media, he insisted that President Pezeshkian remained committed to serving the country and had no intention of stepping down.
State-linked media organizations also moved to counter the speculation. The news agency closely associated with the Revolutionary Guards cited official sources who denied that any resignation had been submitted or that the president was preparing to leave office.
The rumors come amid reports of growing tensions between Iran’s reformist-leaning administration and influential military and security institutions. Analysts have pointed to disagreements over domestic governance and foreign policy as potential sources of friction within the political establishment.
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While the government has dismissed the resignation claims, the episode has drawn attention to ongoing debates about the balance of power within Iran’s leadership structure. No independent evidence has emerged to substantiate the reports, and Iranian authorities continue to maintain that President Pezeshkian remains fully engaged in carrying out his duties.