TEHRAN, IRAN June 1, 2026 – Iranian officials on Sunday firmly rejected reports claiming that reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian had submitted a letter of resignation to the Supreme Leader’s office, dismissing the claims as fabricated rumors spread by foreign and opposition media.
The denial came after Iran International, an opposition-linked outlet based in the UK, reported that Pezeshkian had sent a resignation letter citing alleged sidelining by hardline elements within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to the report, the president felt the civilian government was being bypassed in key decision-making amid ongoing regional tensions.
Presidential office officials and state media moved quickly to refute the allegations. A senior official in charge of news and communications, Tabatabai, stated on social media that the claims were “false” and originated from “certain overseas media outlets” seeking to create instability. Pezeshkian, who continues to carry out public duties, reportedly told audiences that the government would “continue its work with determination until the last moment of life.”
This is not the first time such rumors have circulated. Similar reports have surfaced periodically since Pezeshkian’s election in 2024, often linked to underlying factional tensions between the elected reformist administration and powerful unelected institutions, particularly the IRGC. Previous denials have described the stories as psychological operations or attempts to undermine the government.
Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon by training and a relative moderate within Iran’s political system, operates under the ultimate authority of the Supreme Leader. Analysts note that while the presidency handles day-to-day governance, real power remains concentrated in the hands of the Leader and aligned security forces.
The swift rebuttal highlights the sensitivity of any perceived rifts at the top of Iran’s power structure, especially during periods of external pressure. No official confirmation of any resignation has emerged from Iranian state sources, and Pezeshkian has continued public engagements.
As of now, the Iranian government maintains that President Pezeshkian remains fully in office and committed to his responsibilities.
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