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Iranian Cleric Claims Leadership Would Accept President Pezeshkian's Resignation

Aug 04, 2026 08:23 AM CT Tehran, Iran iran,domestic politics,supreme leader,presidency,regime stability

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Senior cleric Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi, a relative of Supreme Leader Khamenei, stated that the Iranian leadership would accept President Masoud Pezeshkian's resignation if he stepped down. This internal political maneuvering highlights the fragile balance of power within Iran's regime, where the Supreme Leader holds ultimate authority over the elected presidency. While not a direct military escalation, it signals potential instability in Iran's executive branch, which could impact decision-making regarding regional proxy operations and nuclear negotiations.

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Senior cleric Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi, whose sister is married to Iran’s supreme leader’s brother, claimed that the warning was intended to see Pezeshkian “back down.”

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Senior cleric Mohammad Bagher Kharrazi claimed the Supreme Leader's faction would accept President Pezeshkian's resignation, indicating internal pressure on the elected executive.

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