Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian clarified in an interview Tuesday that he does not intend to resign, denying rumors and reports that he had threatened to step down during the war. Pezeshkian stated that he is fully coordinated with the armed forces and will resign only if he makes an official announcement, according to Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12).
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday denied reports that he had threatened to resign, clarifying in an interview that he does not intend to step down. According to Israeli journalist Asaf Rozentzweig (N12), Pezeshkian said: 'We are fully coordinated with the armed forces. I will not resign and I will stand firm. If I decide to resign, I will announce it officially.'
The remarks come amid recurring rumors about potential rifts between Pezeshkian and the supreme leadership regarding the conduct of the war and the diplomatic track with the United States. The Zioneer reported on June 29 that Pezeshkian had already denied similar threats, calling them an attempt to harm his standing before the supreme leader. The current denial reinforces his public posture of unity with the armed forces and the political establishment.
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