Iranian President denies resignation amid U.S. deal deadlock and water crisis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denies reports of resignation after foreign media claimed he sought to step down, with state-affiliated outlets and Pezeshkian himself dismissing the claims as baseless speculation aimed at destabilizing national unity. Pezeshkian reaffirmed his commitment to remain in office "as long as he is alive," according to *IntelliNews* .
Negotiations between Iran and the U.S. over a potential deal to end regional hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz remain deadlocked, with both sides exchanging revised proposals but no breakthrough in sight. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms ongoing talks and message exchanges with Washington but warns against drawing conclusions, calling current speculation "unreliable" . A well-informed Iranian source, cited by *Tasnim News*, states Tehran will respond to U.S. President Donald Trump’s hardened terms with its own amendments, insisting Iran is "fully prepared for the situation of no agreement" . Trump has reportedly tightened the framework of a draft deal, sending stricter conditions back to Tehran, according to *The New York Times* via *Digi24* .
Meanwhile, Iranian state media outlines key elements of a proposed informal understanding with the U.S., including Tehran’s exclusive authority over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and access to $12 billion in frozen assets, as reported by *IRIB* . The U.S. launched weekend airstrikes on Iranian-linked targets, further complicating diplomatic efforts, *Viewline Media* reports .
In parallel, Iran faces a deepening water crisis, with experts warning of systemic collapse unless structural reforms are implemented. Prolonged drought, mismanagement, and regional tensions—including the ongoing conflict—have exacerbated the situation, threatening economic and social stability, *Digi24* reports . The crisis adds urgency to Tehran’s diplomatic maneuvers, as domestic instability could further strain its negotiating position.
Iranian President denies resignation amid U.S. deal deadlock and water crisis
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