Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly threatened to resign and warned that the country's economic situation is very serious, according to a report published Saturday.
A report circulating Saturday claims that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has threatened to resign and warned that Iran's economic situation is 'very serious.' The report, whose original source is not independently verified, adds to a series of similar claims and denials over the past several weeks.
The Zioneer has previously covered Pezeshkian's threats to resign, including a June 29 report (via The New York Times) that he told Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei he would resign if no US-Iran deal was reached. Pezeshkian later denied those reports, calling them attempts to harm his standing. In a July 20 interview, he warned that economic pressure could erode public support for the government. As recently as August 4, he again denied resignation rumors, stating he was 'fully coordinated' with the armed forces.
The current report, based on a single unidentified source, remains unconfirmed. Pezeshkian's office has not issued an official statement regarding this latest claim. The economic crisis in Iran, driven by international sanctions and domestic mismanagement, continues to be a central theme in the president's public remarks.
2 developments
- DevelopingNew York Times: Iran's Pezeshkian threatens to resign if US-Iran deal fails
- DevelopingIran's Pezeshkian denies resignation rumors, says he is 'fully coordinated' with armed forces
- DevelopingIranian President Pezeshkian denies threatening to resign, says claim aimed at harming his standing
- DevelopingIranian president warns economic pressure could erode public support for government
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