Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian Denies Resignation Amid Claims of IRGC Control
Fact check: Did Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian really resign? Shock report explained
Hindustan Times
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Reports emerged claiming that Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian resigned due to a takeover by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). However, the Iranian government has dismissed these claims as false, asserting that Pezeshkian remains in office and is committed to serving the nation.
- 01Iran International reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted his resignation, citing a takeover of decision-making by the IRGC.
- 02The Iranian government, through Deputy Head of Communications Mehdi Tabatabaei, refuted the resignation claims, labeling them as 'false' and part of media manipulation.
- 03The report claimed Pezeshkian felt excluded from vital decision-making processes, leading to his inability to govern effectively.
- 04Tasnim News Agency, affiliated with the IRGC, confirmed that Pezeshkian has not resigned and remains in his position.
- 05The context of these claims coincides with ongoing US-Iran ceasefire negotiations.
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A report by Iran International claimed that Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, resigned due to a perceived takeover of the government by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This assertion was based on an anonymous source who stated that Pezeshkian felt excluded from critical decision-making processes, rendering him unable to fulfill his presidential duties. However, the Iranian government quickly refuted these claims, with Mehdi Tabatabaei, Deputy Head of Communications, describing the report as false and a manipulation amidst ongoing negotiations for a ceasefire between the US and Iran. Furthermore, the IRGC-affiliated Tasnim News Agency stated that Pezeshkian remains in office. The situation unfolds against the backdrop of heightened tensions and negotiations regarding Iran's nuclear program, with former US President Donald Trump recently emphasizing the need for guarantees against nuclear weapons in talks with Iran.
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The political stability in Iran could be affected by the reported tensions between the presidency and the IRGC.
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