Iranian President Reportedly Resigns Over IRGC Power Dispute

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly submitted his resignation to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, citing a loss of governing authority to the country’s powerful military establishment. The development, which has not been officially confirmed, points to a significant internal power struggle at the highest levels of the Islamic Republic.

According to reports citing a source familiar with the matter, Pezeshkian sent a letter on Sunday arguing that the presidency and the civilian government have been effectively excluded from major decision-making processes. The letter stated that this vacuum has enabled hardline factions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to take control of state affairs, leaving him unable to fulfill his constitutional responsibilities. For this reason, he reportedly requested to step down immediately.

The reported resignation follows months of escalating tensions between the government and Iran’s military-security institutions. Sources indicate the IRGC has gradually restricted presidential powers and taken control of key parts of the government, pushing Pezeshkian’s administration into a political and administrative stalemate....