Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei reportedly issues ‘final ultimatum' to Pezeshkian, backs IRGC commander: What we know
As tensions escalate over the regional conflict and the ongoing tit-for-tat strikes with the US, the Islamic Republic is now witnessing fresh political turmoil after Iran's Supreme Leader reportedly issued a ‘final ultimatum’ to President Pezeshkian.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, reportedly issued a "final ultimatum" to President Masoud Pezeshkian, backing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) commander, Ahmad Vahidi, on critical decisions regarding negotiations and the ongoing conflict with the United States. Israeli media sources claim that Khamenei has weakened Pezeshkian's political standing by refusing to dissuade him from attempting another resignation.
This follows Pezeshkian's self-imposed resignation in May due to his administration being sidelined from crucial national security and foreign policy decisions. Earlier in June, Tasnim news agency reported that Pezeshkian had not resigned and continued to perform his duties, but Channel 14 claimed Khamenei had fully aligned with Iran's military establishment, leaving Pezeshkian with limited influence over key strategic decisions.
Channel 14 also noted that Tehran has adopted a harder stance towards Washington, with the IRGC commander's approach becoming the regime's official policy.
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