Iran denies reports of President Pezeshkian seeking resignation amid political speculation

Iran has dismissed media reports claiming that President Masoud Pezeshkian has sought to resign, calling them baseless amid ongoing political speculation and diplomatic activity in the region. President Pezeshkian, according to the US media reports, had allegedly expressed concerns over being sidelined from key decision-making processes and had communicated grievances regarding limited executive authority. The report further suggested that influence from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other hardline political factions had expanded, potentially reducing the role of the elected civilian government in major policy decisions. Iran’s president has reportedly asked to resign, citing a loss of authority inside the country’s ruling system. According to reports, Masoud Pezeshkian told the Supreme Leader’s office that he and his government have been excluded from major decision-making, leaving him unable… pic.twitter.com/ronp6oNvrI — Fox News (@FoxNews) May 31, 2026 However, the ranian authorities have strongly rejected the allegations. The officials linked to the presidency, along with sources associated with the IRGC, said that President Pezeshkian has not resigned nor submitted any request to step down, and continues to carry out his constitutional responsibilities. They described the reports as inaccurate and insisted that there has been no disruption in the functioning of the presidency. The speculation comes at a time of continued diplomatic engagement between Iran and the United States, along with reports of internal political debate among various power centres within Iran. Despite the claims circulating in international media, there has been no official confirmation from Tehran regarding any resignation or leadership change. Iranian President Pezeshkian calls on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei