New Report: Iran President Pezeshkian Steps Down Citing Total IRGC Control
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has reportedly resigned, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' (IRGC) control over the government. This resignation may indicate significant instability within Iran's civil leadership. The situation raises concerns about the IRGC's increasing influence and the potential consequences for the country's governance.
- ▪Masoud Pezeshkian submitted his resignation to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, according to reports.
- ▪The resignation letter highlighted the IRGC's takeover of key government functions, leaving Pezeshkian unable to fulfill his duties.
- ▪Anonymous sources indicated that the conflict between Pezeshkian and the IRGC leadership stemmed from the management of the ongoing war and its impact on the economy.
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New Report: Iran President Pezeshkian Steps Down Citing Total IRGC Control By Ward Clark | 4:33 PM on May 31, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Vahid Salemi Signs and portents of Iran's leadership coming apart? Maybe. A report on Sunday from the Jerusalem Post claims that Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has tendered his resignation to the supposedly still above-ground Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. If this is true, it could be a sign that Iran's civil government is coming apart at the seams.
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