Iran President Reportedly Submits Resignation

A report citing informed sources has claimed that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has formally submitted a resignation letter to the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader amid growing internal tensions over governance and decision-making.

According to the report, the resignation letter, submitted on 31 May, allegedly stated that the president and his government had been effectively sidelined from major state decisions, limiting their ability to carry out constitutional responsibilities.

The report further claimed that hardline factions within the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had expanded their influence over key state affairs, taking advantage of what was described as a growing institutional vacuum.

Sources familiar with the matter reportedly said the president sought immediate approval to step down, arguing that the current political environment had made it increasingly difficult to govern effectively or implement planned reforms.

However, there has been no official confirmation from Iranian authorities regarding the alleged resignation, and it remains unclear whether the office of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has accepted or even received the reported letter.

The claims come amid reports of rising tensions in recent months between Iran’s civilian government and the country’s powerful military-security establishment. Political analysts say any confirmed resignation at this stage could signal an unprecedented shift in Iran’s power structure.

Separately, Iranian authorities reportedly shut down a café in Tehran on allegations of promoting activities deemed contrary to state regulations. Officials claimed the venue hosted Western-style live music events involving mixed-gender gatherings, prompting intervention by law enforcement.