Iran President Offers Resignation Amid IRGC Power Struggle: Report | Firstpost Live

Rumored Resignation by Iran’s President

Reports claim President Masud Pzeskian has submitted an official resignation letter to the office of the Supreme Leader.

Reason Cited in the Letter (Alleged)

The alleged contents reportedly state that Pzeskian and his government are effectively sidelined from major decision-making. He is said to have complained that crucial decisions are being made without his administration’s involvement.

Alleged Shift in Control to Hardliners

The reports further claim that the resulting vacuum has allowed hardline elements within the IRGC to gain greater control over state affairs. This is presented as implying a widening divide between elected leadership and Iran’s military-security establishment.

President’s Claim: Unable to Fulfill Duties (Alleged)

The letter is also said to claim Pzeskian feels unable to carry out his legal presidential responsibilities, and therefore requested that he step down immediately.

No Confirmation / Official Denials

• There has been no official response described from the Supreme Leader’s side (the subtitles reference Maj Bahami as having no response yet).
• Iranian authorities reportedly dismissed the resignation claims, calling them rumor-mongering and linking the story to a “foreign network” spreading disinformation.

Pattern of Alleged Internal Tensions

The segment argues the reports are not isolated, referencing earlier claims about internal disputes, including:

• Last month’s reporting that Pzeskian and Parliament Speaker Muhammad Bager Galibah sought the removal of Foreign Minister Abasarachi over allegations of foreign-instruction ties involving IRGC-linked figures during sensitive nuclear negotiations.
• Earlier claims that the IRGC has expanded influence in governance, contributing to political/executive deadlock and complicating efforts toward a peace deal with the US.

Open Question About Power Dynamics

Even with denials, the host/commentary frames the resurfacing rumors as raising concerns about real power dynamics within Iran’s leadership—i.e., who effectively “calls the shots.”

Presenter / Contributor

• Carrie Johnston