In a development exposing a profound rift within the Islamic Republic’s leadership, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly submitted his official resignation to the Supreme Leader, citing an unprecedented, total takeover of the government by hardline commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
​According to reports from Tehran’s political corridors, Pezeshkian’s reason for opting to resign involves critique of the current state of Iran’s governance. He reportedly stated that the civilian executive branch has been systematically stripped of its authority, creating a political vacuum that has allowed leadership factions within the IRGC to seize absolute control over state affairs.
​His reported attempt to resign follows months of escalating friction between the civilian government and Iran’s powerful military-security apparatus. In his letter, Pezeshkian emphasized that he and his cabinet have been effectively excluded from critical national decision-making processes, rendering him unable to carry out his constitutional duties.
​Sources indicate that the breaking point stemmed from a fundamental disagreement over military strategy.
Pezeshkian reportedly expressed deep frustration with the IRGC’s management of recent regional conflicts, characterizing the escalation as “madness” and pointing to its catastrophic impact on the domestic economy and the livelihoods of ordinary Iranians.
​The political deadlock has reportedly paralyzed the administration, halting diplomatic efforts and stalling much-needed domestic reforms.
​The Iranian government has moved swiftly to contain the fallout. State-run media issued a firm denial late Tuesday, branding the reports “completely false” and insisting that President Pezeshkian remains fully engaged in managing national affairs.
​However, regional analysts suggest that whether or not his offer to resign is accepted, the leak itself underscores an unprecedented and fragile power struggle at the absolute highest levels of the Iranian regime.
