- Iran 's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has reportedly submitted a resignation letter, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) taking control of national affairs and decision-making.
- The report, from Iran International, stated the president felt unable to run the government and fulfill his responsibilities under the circumstances.
- The president's office and his deputy head of communications have denied the report, stating he would not be stepping down.
- The report also noted it was unknown if Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei would accept the alleged resignation.
- This comes as U.S. forces attacked a cargo ship they claimed was attempting to breach their naval blockade of Iran on Saturday.
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