Source: Africa Publicity
Iran’s President, Mazoud Pezeshkian, has reportedly submitted his official letter of resignation to the Office Mojtaba Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran.
London-based Iranian media outlet, Iran International first reported about the submission of the President’s resignation letter.
According to Iran International citing sources, the letter was sent on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
The report says Pezeshkian stressed in the letter that he and his government have effectively been excluded from major and vital decision-making processes in Iran, and that the vacuum created by this situation has enabled hardline factions within the IRGC to take control of affairs.
According to the report, Pezeshkian added that under such circumstances he is unable to run the government and carry out his legal responsibilities, and for that reason has requested to step down immediately.
It is not yet clear whether Mojtaba Khamenei will accept the president’s resignation, but the contents of the letter point to a deep and unprecedented rift at the highest levels of power.
This comes after months of tensions between the government and the Islamic Republic’s military-security institutions. Iran International previously reported that the IRGC had gradually restricted many presidential powers and effectively taken control of key parts of the government.
According to informed sources, the situation has left Pezeshkian’s administration trapped in a political and executive deadlock, preventing diplomatic negotiations from moving forward and the completion and implementation of desired changes to the cabinet structure.
