Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied reports that he threatened to resign in order to influence decisions by the country's top bodies, calling the claim an attempt to harm his standing before Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and portray him as unfit or even a spy for Iran's enemies, according to Iranian media.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied reports on Monday evening that he threatened to resign in an effort to pressure the country's top decision-making bodies, according to Iranian media channels. Pezeshkian stated that the claims are an attempt to damage his standing with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and to depict him as unfit for office or even a spy for Iran's enemies.
The denial comes amid a period of heightened political tension in Tehran. As The Zioneer has reported, Pezeshkian has previously backed Khamenei and expressed commitment to protecting Iran's national interests and the 'resistance front,' while also facing criticism from hardline quarters over his negotiations with the United States. The exact source of the resignation rumor and its context remain unclear, but Pezeshkian's categorical rejection of the report suggests the issue has gained traction in internal political discourse.
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