Amid the ongoing war involving Iran, reports have claimed that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter to the office of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Sunday. The report first appeared in Iran International, a London-based outlet that opposes the Iranian regime.

An unnamed official told the outlet that Pezeshkian raised concerns about the growing influence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). According to the source, the president said the military force had taken control of large parts of the government.

The report claimed that Pezeshkian and other senior officials were left out of key decisions during the conflict with the United States and Israel. He reportedly argued that he could no longer run the government effectively or carry out his duties. Because of this, he asked to step down.

Differences Over War and Economy

The source said tensions had been growing between Pezeshkian and the IRGC leadership. According to the official, both sides disagreed over “the way the war was managed and its destructive consequences on the people’s livelihoods and the country’s economy.”

The report suggested that the military's growing influence had weakened the role of the civilian government. It also claimed that disagreements increased as the conflict continued and economic pressure on ordinary Iranians worsened.

Iran Rejects the Reports

Iran's presidential office quickly denied the claims. Seyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, Deputy of Communications and Information Dissemination in the President’s Office, dismissed the reports and criticised those spreading them.

He said, “The baseless and controversial statements of a fame-seeking young person about the positions of the President should not be taken seriously. The childish behaviours of a few misguided elements should not lead to the entrenchment of this false narrative that young people lack the capacity to play a role in governing the country. Iran is full of thoughtful young people who have not been given the opportunity for excellent management.”

Tabatabaei also accused foreign media outlets of spreading false information. He described the reports as “rumour-mongering” and said: “The rumour-mongering by the disreputable foreign network is a continuation of previous ridiculous media games. They have published their own wishful thinking in place of reality.”

He further added: “President Pezeshkian will not retreat from serving the people, just as the Iranian nation will not step back from the path of solidarity and resistance. They will take their wish to shatter the unity of the Iranian nation to the grave.”

Reports Highlight Internal Tensions

Despite the denial, the reports pointed to possible tensions within Iran's leadership.

Sources claimed that the IRGC had gradually reduced many presidential powers. They also alleged that the military had taken control of several important government functions.

According to the report, the Pezeshkian administration has struggled to influence diplomatic talks with the United States. Sources also claimed that officials faced obstacles while trying to reshape the cabinet and implement reforms.

These developments reportedly left the government stuck in a political and administrative deadlock.

Questions Over Khamenei's Whereabouts

The reports emerged as questions continue about Khamenei's location.

Last week, US officials reportedly told media outlets that the Iranian Supreme Leader was staying in a secret location. They said he had very limited contact with the outside world.

According to the reports, people could only reach him through a complex network of couriers. The reports also claimed that even senior Iranian officials did not know his exact location and could not contact him directly.

Uncertainty Continues

Iranian authorities have strongly denied the resignation reports. However, the claims have drawn attention to the reported power struggle between the civilian government and the military establishment.

For now, there is no official evidence that Pezeshkian submitted a resignation letter. The situation remains unclear as tensions continue both inside Iran and across the region.