Iran rejects reports President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned over power struggle
Summary
Iran denied reports that President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned due to a power struggle with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Iranian officials called the reports false and said the president is still in office and working as usual.Key Facts
- Reports said President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned because of tensions with the IRGC.
- The IRGC is said to have grown more influential, sidelining Pezeshkian in decision-making about the Iran war.
- The first report came from Iran International, a London-based media outlet linked to Iranian opposition.
- Iranian government and officials described the reports as rumors and foreign efforts to cause instability.
- Pezeshkian’s deputy called the resignation claims "rumour mongering."
- Pezeshkian spoke about challenges on social media but did not confirm resignation.
- State media quoted him saying he will continue his work "as long as I breathe."
- Pezeshkian recently held a phone call with Japan’s prime minister, showing he is still active in his role.
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