Iranian President Pezeshkian Denies Resignation Rumors, Vows To Remain In Office
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed rumors that he plans to resign, saying he will remain in office and continue his work while rejecting claims of differences between his administration and the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, according to regional news reports.
According to the IRGC-linked Tasnim News Agency, in comments a televised interview marking the second anniversary of his administration, excerpts of which were released on Tuesday ahead of its broadcast on the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Pezeshkian stressed that his administration is fully coordinated with the country’s Armed Forces.
“We are completely coordinated with the military forces,” the president said, Tasnim reported, adding that addressing speculation about his resignation, Pezeshkian firmly denied the rumors. “If I ever decide to resign, I will announce it myself. But I will not resign, and I will stand firm,” he said.
Pezeshkian added that some people are trying to create the impression that there are differences between his administration and Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei. The remarks came after rumors about Pezeshkian’s resignation circulated in recent days, Tasnim noted.
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