Iran's president resigns amid IRGC dominance, signaling a political crisis

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted a formal resignation to the Office of the Supreme Leader, arguing that the president and government have been excluded from major decisions and that hardline IRGC factions have effectively taken control, creating a political vacuum and deadlock. It is unclear whether Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei will accept the move, underscoring a rare and deep rift at the highest levels following months of tension between the government and Iran's security apparatus.