Unconfirmed reports suggest growing tensions between Iran’s presidency and powerful military leadership during ongoing conflict

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly considering resignation amid deepening internal divisions within the country’s leadership, according to multiple media reports.

Sources cited primarily by Israeli outlets claim that Pezeshkian has privately expressed frustration over being sidelined by the powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is said to have taken control of key military and strategic decisions during the ongoing conflict involving Iran, United States, and Israel.

According to these reports, the president has been excluded from critical wartime decision making processes and has faced significant barriers in accessing the country’s top leadership. In private discussions with aides, Pezeshkian allegedly indicated that the IRGC’s dominance has limited his authority, raising concerns about the balance of power within Iran’s governing structure.

Further claims suggest that Pezeshkian attempted to submit his resignation to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, but was unable to do so due to an inability to establish contact. These reports remain unverified, and no official confirmation has been issued by Iranian authorities.

Iran’s political system is characterized by a dual structure in which elected officials, including the president, operate alongside powerful unelected institutions such as the IRGC and the office of the Supreme Leader. Historically, tensions between these centers of power have surfaced during periods of crisis, particularly in times of military conflict.

The reported developments come amid escalating hostilities in the region, with senior Iranian figures allegedly targeted in ongoing military operations. Such losses could further strain internal cohesion within the leadership.

While the situation remains fluid and largely unconfirmed, the reports highlight potential fractures at the highest levels of Iran’s government, raising questions about political stability as the conflict continues.