Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian faces ongoing questions about his tenure amid reported internal power struggles with Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, who have reportedly assumed greater control over security and foreign policy decisions during the conflict with the United States. In late May 2026, unconfirmed reports indicated he submitted a resignation letter to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei citing exclusion from key decisions, though Iranian officials swiftly rejected the claims and Pezeshkian publicly denied any intent to step down as recently as early August. Recent meetings between the president and the supreme leader have emphasized unity and cohesion in addressing sanctions and economic pressures. These dynamics, alongside the broader context of wartime leadership transitions and factional tensions, shape trader assessments of potential early departure scenarios before scheduled term end.