Masoud Pezeshkian’s position as Iran’s president faces ongoing pressure from internal factional tensions, particularly with hardline elements and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which have reportedly limited his role in key security and foreign policy decisions. Multiple unconfirmed reports in May and June 2026 of resignation letters submitted to the Supreme Leader’s office—citing exclusion from decision-making during active conflicts—were officially denied, with Pezeshkian publicly rejecting claims of threats to step down. Recent diplomatic efforts, including talks with the United States over the Strait of Hormuz and statements framing the current period as opportune for agreements, have highlighted divisions between reform-oriented approaches and conservative opposition. Economic protests, water shortages, and the aftermath of regional military exchanges continue to test regime cohesion, while scheduled negotiations and potential leadership interventions remain key variables that could influence any leadership transition.