Iranian President denies resignation amid U.S. deal deadlock and water crisis
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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.
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mastodon bot · 2 months ago
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digi24 · 2 months ago
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wsj · 2 months ago
Irans Araghchi: Talks with US ongoing, no conclusions yet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that talks and message exchanges between Tehran and Washington continue, but warned that no final conclusions should be drawn until discussions produce clear and tangible results. He dismissed current speculation as unreliable.
yenisafak · 2 months ago
🇮🇷- Earlier today, "Iran International" reported that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has submitted a resignation request to the Iranian leadership. This report has been denied by many Iranian news outlets, including Tasnim News Agency, but most notably, Masoud Pezeshkian himself has denied the report. @GeoPWatch
telegram bot · 2 months ago
🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱🇱🇧🇱🇧🇶🇦🇵🇰- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi: The talks and the exchange of messages, as you put it, are ongoing. Until a clear result is achieved, it cannot be judged. Everything being said right now is just speculation taking place. In my opinion, none of it should be given any importance until things become certain.
telegram bot · 2 months ago
Donald Trump trimite Iranului condiții mai dure pentru un acord de pace. Ce nemulțumiri are președintele american Președintele american Donald Trump a înăsprit termenii unui potențial cadru pentru un acord de încheiere a războiului din Iran și a trimis modificările propuse înapoi țării spre examinare, susțin trei oficiali citați de New York Times.
digi24 · 2 months ago
Irans Pezeshkian says he will continue as long as he is alive Iranian government officials have rejected a foreign media report claiming President Masoud Pezeshkian sought to resign, calling it baseless rumour aimed at undermining national unity.
intellinews · 2 months ago
🇮🇷🇺🇸🇮🇱🇱🇧🇱🇧🇶🇦🇵🇰- According to Tasnim News, a well-informed source confirmed that the exchange of texts is ongoing and that Iran will apply its own amendments in response to Trumps proposed changes, with nothing yet finalized ➡️ The source stressed that Irans criterion is the text it itself accepts and that Trumps amendments do not automatically mean Iranian acceptance. The source also emphasized that Iran is "fully prepared for the situation of no agreement." @GeoPWatch
telegram bot · 2 months ago
Iranian media details draft deal with US on Hormuz, assets Iranian state broadcaster IRIB said Saturday a draft informal understanding with Washington includes provisions granting Tehran exclusive authority over Hormuz navigation and access to $12 billion in frozen funds, according to the state media report.
yenisafak · 2 months ago