- Supreme Leader expresses reservations about a peace deal while the President navigates a political crisis amid succession changes.
- The President is managing a severe internal executive-military rift, seeking a financial and diplomatic lifeline, and facing challenges from hardline factions.
- Leadership warned the president about the viability of resignation amid internal political developments in Iran.
- Pezeshkian faces leadership pressure from Khamenei, amid international consensus against Iran involving China.
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr resigns due to opposition from Mojtaba Khamenei, endorsing the US agreement and aligning with Masoud Pezeshkian's position.
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Updated Aug 12
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What happened
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr resigns due to opposition from Mojtaba Khamenei, endorsing the US agreement and aligning with Masoud Pezeshkian's position.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Mojtaba Khamenei
cleric and 3rd Supreme Leader of Iran since 2026
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Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr
Iranian military commander
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Masoud Pezeshkian
9th President of Iran (2024-) and former Co-Interim Supreme Leader of Iran (in 2026)
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