On May 31, Iran International cited sources claiming that Pezeshkian officially filed his resignation. Fox News also referenced this report, although there has been no official confirmation from the Iranian government or the Supreme Leader's office.
According to the reports, Pezeshkian stated in his resignation letter that he and his government have been excluded from key decision-making processes in Iran. He indicated that this power vacuum has been filled by hardliners within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), who have taken control of critical national policy issues.
Pezeshkian reportedly argued that under these circumstances, it is impossible to operate the government normally and fulfill the legal responsibilities assigned to the presidency. He is said to have requested an immediate resignation for these reasons.
Iran International noted that it remains unclear whether the Supreme Leader will accept Pezeshkian's resignation. If accepted, it could impact Iran's foreign negotiations and decision-making structure during wartime.
This report coincides with the ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. President Donald Trump described the Iranian side as "very tough negotiators" during an appearance on Fox News with Lara Trump, stating that the U.S. is approaching the situation carefully for a broader agreement.
Earlier in April, Trump had also mentioned that the Iranian regime is "seriously divided."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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