US Israel Iran War Latest Live News: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday dismissed reports claiming that he had offered to resign, insisting that he will remain in office despite the ongoing conflict and diplomatic tensions with the United States. Speaking in a televised address carried by Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency, Pezeshkian called the resignation reports false and reaffirmed his commitment to leading the country.
US Israel Iran War Latest Live News: Masoud Pezeshkian Rejects Resignation Reports
Responding to widespread speculation over his political future, President Pezeshkian categorically denied that he had submitted his resignation. “If I were going to resign, I would announce it publicly. I will not resign, and I will continue the struggle,” he said during the televised address. His remarks came after several media reports claimed that he had repeatedly offered to resign and submitted resignation letters to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Iranian President Denies Rift With Supreme Leader
Pezeshkian also rejected reports suggesting divisions within Iran’s leadership, stressing that his government, the armed forces and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei are functioning in complete coordination. “We are working in full harmony,” Pezeshkian said. He further added, “Everyone knows that if any disagreement arises, the armed forces would stand with Khamenei.” The president said the country’s political and military institutions remain united despite ongoing external pressure and regional tensions.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Khamenei’s Office Calls Viral Resignation Claims ‘Completely False’
The resignation rumours intensified after a video circulated online featuring Mohammad-Baqer Kharrazi, secretary-general of the Hezbollah of Iran group. Kharrazi alleged that Pezeshkian had resigned or threatened to resign 28 times and claimed Mojtaba Khamenei had warned that any future resignation would be accepted. However, the office of Mojtaba Khamenei issued a statement rejecting the allegations. It described the reports circulating on social media as “completely false and contrary to reality”, adding that such claims were intended to create public anxiety and divisions within Iranian society. The statement also dismissed Kharrazi’s assertions regarding proposed changes to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council and the country’s negotiating team.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Qatar Says Diplomatic Efforts Between US and Iran Continue
The latest political developments come as Tehran and Washington continue to navigate tensions following months of military exchanges that began after the conflict escalated earlier this year. Although the two sides previously reached a ceasefire and later signed a Pakistan-mediated memorandum of understanding, the agreement collapsed last month after fresh attacks. On Tuesday, Qatar confirmed that mediation efforts are still underway to revive diplomacy, even though no direct US-Iran talks are currently scheduled. Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said mediators are working toward an interim breakthrough that could eventually pave the way for broader negotiations.
US Israel Iran War Latest News: Trump Says Talks Could Continue, Iran Denies Direct Negotiations
On Monday, US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to continue pursuing diplomacy with Iran following requests from Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Iranian officials, however, denied that any direct negotiations with Washington are currently taking place, indicating that mediation efforts remain indirect as regional countries continue working to reduce tensions. While diplomatic channels remain open through intermediaries, both sides have yet to announce any timeline for formal direct talks.
