On May 31, local time, Mehdi Tabatabai, the deputy head of communications for the Iranian presidential office, stated on X that the reports of Fazelshakian stepping down were "false." He criticized a specific foreign outlet for continuing to stir political unrest.
"President Fazelshakian will not step back from serving the Iranian people," Tabatabai said, emphasizing that Iran will not retreat from the path of unity and solidarity.
He claimed that there are forces attempting to undermine Iran's national unity, adding, "Such winds will be taken back to the grave." The presidential office views these claims as external attempts to highlight internal divisions.
This controversy arises amid ongoing tensions from the Middle East conflict and stalled negotiations between the U.S. and Iran. Anadolu Agency reported that the U.S. and Israel began airstrikes against Iran in late February, prompting Iran to respond with attacks targeting Israel and U.S. allies in the Gulf region. A ceasefire was established on April 8 through mediation by Pakistan, but subsequent negotiations have not led to a permanent agreement.
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