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title: "Khamenei issues ultimatum to Iran’s Pezeshkian as US tensions rise"
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published: "2026-08-04T10:25:27.273Z"
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trust_score: 32
critic_score: 45
hype_score: 55
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# Khamenei issues ultimatum to Iran’s Pezeshkian as US tensions rise

*Supreme Leader reportedly backs IRGC commander and curtails president’s authority amid regional crisis*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 32 of 100, higher is better. The central claim relies on a single unnamed source, Muhammed Bakır Harazi, according to the only full report provided.
- Craft 45 of 100, higher is better. The full report includes a critic's call for official verification but lacks a direct response from the President.
- Hype 55 of 100, lower is better. Headlines use sensationalist phrasing like 'final ultimatum' and 'corners' to describe unverified political rumors.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reportedly issued a final ultimatum to President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to multiple outlets.
- Khamenei is said to have backed an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commander, a move some reports link to rising tensions with the US and Israel.
- Israeli broadcaster Channel 14 reported Khamenei stripped Pezeshkian of political leverage by not discouraging another resignation attempt.
- No left-rated outlet carried the story, leaving a gap in coverage of the domestic power struggle’s regional implications.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has reportedly issued a final ultimatum to President Masoud Pezeshkian, according to three outlets. The move coincides with reports that Khamenei has backed a commander from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a branch of Iran’s armed forces. The timing follows weeks of heightened tensions between Iran and both the US and Israel.

The nature of the ultimatum remains unclear. Live Mint reported it as a direct intervention in Pezeshkian’s authority, while The Sunday Guardian Live’s digest linked it to broader geopolitical pressures. Israeli broadcaster Channel 14, cited by Tribune India, said Khamenei had undermined Pezeshkian by refusing to prevent another resignation attempt, effectively removing his primary political leverage.

## Where the reports disagree

The outlets diverge on the context of Khamenei’s ultimatum. The Sunday Guardian Live’s digest framed it as a response to escalating tensions with the US and Israel. Live Mint did not specify a trigger, instead reporting the ultimatum and the backing of an IRGC commander as parallel developments. Tribune India’s digest, citing Channel 14, presented the move as an internal power play unrelated to external pressures.

## What the coverage left out

No left-rated outlet carried the story. None of the digests or the full report mentioned the specific IRGC commander Khamenei is said to have backed, the content of the ultimatum, or whether Pezeshkian has responded. The Sunday Guardian Live’s digest was the only one to link the ultimatum to US and Israeli tensions, but it did not elaborate on how those tensions might have prompted the move.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 59 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 19% (11)
- Centre: 23% (14)
- Right: 58% (34)

49 of 108 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-08-06T16:44:31.726Z.

**Coverage watch:** closed. Checked 10 times; 2 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-08-09T17:00:52.793Z. Watch closed 2026-08-09T17:00:52.793Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- The reports agree that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed tensions with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and denied resignation rumours. All 12 outlets carried Pezeshkian’s statement that communication with Khamenei is currently difficult. Eleven digests and Cumhuriyet’s full report confirm the denial of resignation claims.
- Cumhuriyet led on a cleric’s allegation that Pezeshkian had threatened to resign 28 times and that Khamenei warned he would accept a further resignation. The outlet quoted the cleric’s wording: “If he resigns once more, this time we will accept it.” No other left-rated digest mentioned the 28-resignation figure or the quoted ultimatum.
- Cumhuriyet also reported claims of impending changes in Iran’s security leadership, including the replacement of the Supreme National Security Council secretary and the exclusion of Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi from nuclear negotiations. None of the 11 digests included these details or named Araghchi.

### Centre

- Live Mint led with the ultimatum and Khamenei’s backing of an IRGC commander, placing both at the top of its live updates. The report did not link the two events explicitly but presented them as the day’s key developments in Iran. It did not mention the resignation threat or Channel 14’s sourcing.

### Right

- Tribune India’s digest, citing Israeli broadcaster Channel 14, focused on Khamenei’s refusal to discourage another resignation attempt by Pezeshkian. The report framed this as a deliberate move to strip the president of political leverage. It did not mention the ultimatum or the backing of an IRGC commander.

**Settled coverage blindspot:** left. This finding was made after the coverage watch closed.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- low: 3
- mixed: 24
- high: 26
- unknown: 52
- veryHigh: 3

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Iran News Update](https://irannewsupdate.com/news/infightings/iran-regimes-internal-power-struggle-deepens-five-months-after-khameneis-death) — Iran Regime's Internal Power Struggle Deepens Five Months After Khamenei's Death
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- [Lietuvos Radijas ir Televizija](https://lrt.lt/naujienos/pasaulyje/6/3013042/irano-prezidentas-susisiekti-su-mojtaba-khamenei-siuo-metu-labai-sunku) — Iranian President: Contacting Mojtaba Khamenei Is Currently Very Difficult
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- [TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/world/iran-political-crisis-president-pezeshkian-says-new-supreme-leader-mojtaba-khamenei-hard-to-contact-1221775.html) — Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei Is Very Difficult to Contact: Iranian President
- [India TV News](https://indiatvnews.com/news/world/iran-president-s-big-admission-on-mojtaba-khamenei-communication-with-supreme-leader-very-difficult-2026-08-06-1050507) — Iran president's big admission on Mojtaba Khamenei: 'Communication with supreme leader very difficult'
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- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/enemies-tried-to-topple-iran-but-new-leader-kept-country-united-president-pezeshkian) — Enemies tried to topple Iran but new leader kept country united: President Pezeshkian - The Tribune
- [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/8/5/n14824168.htm) — Iranian President: Communication with the Supreme Leader Is "Extremely Difficult"
- [CNN Brasil](https://cnnbrasil.com.br/internacional/presidente-do-ira-diz-que-interacao-com-khamenei-tem-sido-muito-dificil) — President of Iran Says Interaction with Khamenei Has Been "Very Difficult"
- [SIC Notícias](https://sicnoticias.pt/especiais/tensao-eua-irao/2026-08-05-presidente-iraniano-admite-que-comunicar-com-lider-supremo-e-muito-dificil-de-momento-21926e2f) — Iranian President Admits that Communicating with Supreme Leader Is "Very Difficult at the Moment"
- [NRC Handelsblad](https://nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/08/05/communicatie-met-mojtaba-khamenei-is-op-dit-moment-heel-moeilijk-a4933949) — Communication with Mojtaba Khamenei ‘Is Very Difficult at the Moment’
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- [franceinfo.fr](https://franceinfo.fr/monde/iran/la-communication-avec-le-guide-supreme-est-tres-difficile-en-ce-moment-declare-le-president-iranien-massoud-pezeshkian_8136440.html) — Communication with the Invisible Supreme Guide Is "Very Difficult Right Now", Says Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/middle-east/iran-supreme-leader-khamenei-alive-president-b3028258.html) — ‘Interaction’ with Iran’s supreme leader very difficult, president admits
- [unn.ua](https://unn.ua/news/prezydent-iranu-zaiavyv-pro-naivazhchyi-period-dlia-krainy-z-chasiv-islamskoi-revoliutsii) — The President of the Republic of Tehran Announced the Most Important Period for the Country Since the Time of the Turkish Revolution
- [KAYHAN LIFE](https://kayhanlife.com/news/iran/islamic-republics-president-says-interaction-with-supreme-leader-is-currently-very-difficult) — Islamic Republic’s President Says Interaction With Supreme Leader Is Currently ‘Very Difficult’
- [CartaCapital](https://cartacapital.com.br/mundo/presidente-do-ira-diz-que-comunicacao-com-lider-supremo-e-muito-dificil-neste-momento) — President of Iran Says Communication with Supreme Leader Is 'Very Difficult Right Now'
- [조선일보](https://chosun.com/international/international_general/2026/08/06/ME2WCMZUGQ4WCZDBGZRDMNBRG4) — Iranian President: “It Is Currently Very Difficult to Communicate with the Supreme Leader”
- [El Diario](https://diario.mx/internacional/2026/aug/05/admite-presidente-irani-dificil-contacto-con-lider-supremo-1131719.html) — Iranian President Admits Difficult Contact with Supreme Leader
- [Akşam](https://aksam.com.tr/dunya/pezeskiyandan-dikkat-ceken-itiraf-devrim-sonrasi-en-zor-surecten-geciyoruz/haber-1688355) — Pezeshkian Makes a Striking Admission: We Are Going Through the Most Difficult Period Since the Revolution.
- [Sapo](https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/irao-presidente-aponta-que-contacto-com-lider-supremo-e-muito-dificil-de-momento) — Iran: President Points Out that Contact with Supreme Leader Is Very Difficult at the Moment
- [dvhn.nl](https://dvhn.nl/buitenland/iraanse-president-communicatie-met-hoogste-leider-nu-moeilijk/158543212.html) — Iranian President: Communication with Supreme Leader Now Difficult
- [in.gr](https://in.gr/2026/08/05/world/dilosi-grifos-apo-ton-pezeskian-i-epikoinonia-me-ton-anotato-igeti-xamenei-einai-poly-dyskoli-tora) — Pezeshkian's Enigmatic Statement: Communication with Supreme Leader Khamenei Is "Very Difficult Now"
- [www.ertnews.gr](https://ertnews.gr/eidiseis/diethni/iran-o-pezeskian-dilose-oti-i-epikoinonia-me-ton-motztampa-xamenei-einai-tora-poly-dyskoli) — Iran: Pezheskian Said Communication with Mojtaba Khamenei Is "Now Very Difficult"
- [Reforma](https://reforma.com/admite-presidente-irani-dificil-contacto-con-lider-supremo/ar3252944) — Iranian President Admits Difficult Contact with Supreme Leader
- [Sud Ouest](https://sudouest.fr/international/iran/iran-le-president-massoud-pezeshkian-evoque-une-communication-difficile-avec-le-guide-supreme-30176055.php) — Iran: President Massoud Pezeshkian Speaks of Difficult Communication with the Supreme Guide
- [ORF.at News](https://orf.at/stories/3438337) — Iran: Communication with Modshtaba Khamenei "Very Difficult"
- [Le Monde](https://lemonde.fr/international/article/2026/08/05/la-communication-avec-le-guide-supreme-iranien-est-tres-difficile-en-ce-moment-affirme-le-president-iranien_6739465_3210.html) — Communication with the Iranian Supreme Leader Is "Very Difficult Right Now," Says Iranian President
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- [TF1 INFO](https://tf1info.fr/international/iran-la-communication-est-tres-difficile-en-ce-moment-avec-le-guide-supreme-mojtaba-khamenei-reconnait-le-president-2457026.html) — Iran: Communication Is "Very Difficult Right Now" with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Admits President
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- [Protothema](https://protothema.gr/world/article/1861288/o-pezeskian-paradehetai-oti-i-epikoinonia-me-ton-motztaba-hamenei-einai-tora-polu-duskoli) — Pezheskian Admits that Communication with Mojtaba Khamenei Is "Now Very Difficult"
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- [Crypto Briefing](https://cryptobriefing.com/iran-president-says-communication-with-supreme-leader-very-difficult) — Iran president says communication with supreme leader 'very difficult'
- [Hospodárske Noviny](https://hnonline.sk/svet/96295531-komunikacia-s-najvyssim-lidrom-je-teraz-velmi-tazka-uviedol-iransky-prezident-od-zvolenia-sa-neukazal) — Communication with the Supreme Leader Is Now Very Difficult, the Iranian President Said. He Has Not Been Seen Since His Election
- [Observador](https://observador.pt/2026/08/05/se-me-demitir-irei-anuncia-lo-oficialmente-presidente-do-irao-rejeita-rumores-sobre-ter-ameacado-demitir-se-durante-negociacoes) — "If I Resign, I Will Officially Announce it." Iran's President Rejects Rumors that He Threatened to Resign During Negotiations
- [Al Bawaba](https://albawaba.com/news/pezeshkian-met-mojtaba-khamenei-backseat-1634496) — Pezeshkian met Mojtaba Khamenei in the backseat of a tinted car
- [Al Arabiya](https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2026/08/05/iran-president-says-communication-with-supreme-leader-very-difficult-) — Iran president says communication with supreme leader 'very difficult'
- [aaj.tv](http://aaj.tv/news/30511718) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Rejects Resignation Rumors
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- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/us-israel-iran-war-latest-live-news-iran-president-denies-resignation-rumours-says-if-i-resign-ill-announce-it-and-rejects-leadership-rift-allegations-254008) — US Israel Iran War Latest Live News: Iran President Denies Resignation Rumours, Says ‘If I Resign, I’ll Announce It’ and Rejects Leadership Rift Allegations
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- [eciks.org](https://eciks.org/18609-mojtaba-khamenei-pezeshkian-resignation-warning) — Mojtaba Khamenei warns Iran's president over resignation threat, per report
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- [teleSUR](https://telesurtv.net/presidente-iran-descarta-renuncia-unidad) — President of Iran Ratifies Institutional Unity and Denies Versions of Resignation
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- [Breitbart](https://breitbart.com/middle-east/2026/08/04/iran-president-teases-bizarre-four-part-pre-recorded-video-insisting-he-is-not-resigning) — Iran President Publishes Bizarre Video Insisting He Is Not Resigning
- [cna.al](https://cna.al/english/kosova-bota/presidenti-iranian-hedh-poshte-zerat-per-doreheqje-i470931) — Iranian president rejects resignation rumors
- [TRT World](https://trtworld.com/article/b79bc15d87a0) — Iranian president vows to 'struggle', denies resignation reports
- [alsumaria.tv](https://alsumaria.tv/news/international/572217/%D9%85%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A8-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%B1%D8%B4%D8%AF-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%8A%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A-%D9%8A%D9%86%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D8%B3%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9-%D8%A8%D8%B2%D8%B4%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A7%D9%86) — The Iranian Guide's Office Denies the Resignation of Zashkian.
- [Yeni Şafak](https://en.yenisafak.com/world/iranian-president-denies-resignation-amid-us-conflict-3721546) — Iranian president denies resignation amid US conflict
- [News18 India](https://news18.com/world/if-i-resign-ill-announce-it-irans-president-rejects-exit-claims-denies-leadership-rift-ws-l-10252782.html) — 'If I Resign, I'll Announce It': Iran's President Rejects Exit Claims, Denies Leadership Rift
- [WION](https://wionews.com/world/is-iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-resigning-here-s-what-we-know-about-the-ongoing-controversy-1785833646555) — Is Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian resigning? Here’s what we know about the ongoing controversy
- [irna.ir](https://en.irna.ir/news/86227715/President-Pezeshkian-dismisses-resignation-rumors-in-pre-recorded) — President Pezeshkian dismisses resignation rumors in pre-recorded address to nation
- [news.az](https://news.az/news/iran-s-pezeshkian-rejects-claims-of-planned-resignation) — Iran's Pezeshkian rejects claims of planned resignation
- [Eurasia Review](https://eurasiareview.com/04082026-iranian-president-pezeshkian-denies-resignation-rumors-vows-to-remain-in-office) — Iranian President Pezeshkian Denies Resignation Rumors, Vows To Remain In Office
- [Balkanweb.com - News24](https://balkanweb.com/en/Is-there-a-rift-within-the-leadership-in-Tehran-Iranian-president-dismisses-resignation-rumors) — Is there a rift within the leadership in Tehran? Iranian President dismisses resignation rumors
- [Kurdistan 24](https://kurdistan24.net/en/story/930239) — Iran Presidency Rejects Claim Pezeshkian Offered to Resign 28 Times
- [Breaking The News](http://breakingthenews.net/Article/Pezeshkian-denies-plans-to-resign/66845022) — Pezeshkian denies plans to resign
- [voi.id](https://voi.id/en/news/588224) — Iranian President Denies Resignation Claims and Rift with Supreme Leader
- [IranWire | خانه](https://iranwire.com/en/news/155829-pezeshkian-denies-resignation-rumors) — Pezeshkian Denies Resignation Rumors
- [thedailycampus.com](https://english.thedailycampus.com/middle-east/3354) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Rejects Resignation Rumors as 'Pure Lies'
- [caliber.az](https://caliber.az/en/post/iran-s-president-rejects-resignation-reports-as-complete-lies) — Iran's president rejects resignation reports as “complete lies”
- [BAKU.WS: Xəbəriniz olsun](https://baku.ws/en/world/pezeshkian-denied-rumors-of-his-possible-resignation) — Pezeshkian denied rumors of his possible resignation
- [The National](https://thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/04/iranian-president-denies-claims-of-resignation-and-rift-with-supreme-leader) — Iranian President denies claims of resignation and rift with supreme leader
- [Jerusalem Post](https://jpost.com/middle-east/iran-news/article-904539) — Khamenei warns Iranian president Pezeshkian: Resign again, and it will be accepted
- [Anadolu Ajansı](https://aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/iranian-president-denies-reports-of-resignation/4017930) — Iranian president denies reports of resignation
- [Cumhuriyet](https://cumhuriyet.com.tr/dunya/iran-kulislerini-karistiran-iddia-cumhurbaskani-pezeskiyan-in-istifasi-masada-disisleri-bakani-arakci-de-potada-2526339) — A Claim that Has Stirred up Iranian Political Circles! 'President Pezeshkian's Resignation Is on the Table, and Foreign Minister Arakchi Is Also in the running...'
- [tasnimnews.ir](http://tasnimnews.ir/en/news/2026/08/04/3663519/claims-of-iranian-president-s-resignation-refuted) — Claims of Iranian President’s Resignation Refuted - Politics news - Tasnim News Agency
- [Halk TV](https://halktv.com.tr/dunya/iran-cumhurbaskani-istifa-iddialari-tek-tek-yalanladi-1046697h) — The Iranian President Has Denied All Allegations of His Resignation.
- [modern.az](https://modern.az/en/dunya/722945/i-will-not-resign-state-television-prepared-a-report-with-pezeshkian) — I will not resign! - State television prepared a report with Pezeshkian
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/videos/if-he-resigns-again-i-ll-approve-it-mojtaba-to-fire-irans-president-amid-fight-over-us-deal-101785831588572.html) — ‘If he resigns again, I’ll approve it’: Mojtaba to fire Iran's President amid fight over US deal?
- [mezha.net](https://mezha.net/eng/bukvy/02ff3007_iranian_president_pezeshkian) — Iranian President Pezeshkian Rejects Resignation Rumors and Denies Rift With Supreme Leader
- [Apa](https://en.apa.az/asia/iranian-presidency-rejects-claim-pezeshkian-offered-to-resign-28-times-518890) — Iranian presidency rejects claim Pezeshkian offered to resign 28 times
- [Zoom News](https://zoomnews.in/en/news-detail/iran-president-pezeshkian-powers-curtailed-commander-vahidi-to-lead-security-policy.html) — Iran President Pezeshkian Powers Curtailed: Commander Vahidi To Lead Security Policy
- [ایران اینترنشنال](https://iranintl.com/en/202608049189) — Iran’s president denies plans to resign, vows to remain in office
- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/us-israel-iran-war-latest-news-khamenei-reportedly-issues-final-ultimatum-to-pezeshkian-backs-irgc-commander-amid-rising-tensions-253221) — US-Israel-Iran War Latest News: Khamenei Reportedly Issues ‘Final Ultimatum’ to Pezeshkian, Backs IRGC Commander Amid Rising Tensions
- [ABP News](https://news.abplive.com/news/world/iran-political-crisis-khamenei-issued-final-ultimatum-to-president-pezeshkian-over-resignation-israeli-media-1860222) — Khamenei Issued 'Final Ultimatum' To President Pezeshkian Over Resignation: Israeli Report
- [The Statesman](https://thestatesman.com/world/iran-power-struggle-erupts-as-khamenei-corners-pezeshkian-hands-irgc-chief-control-over-us-policy-report-1503624119.html) — Iran power struggle erupts as Khamenei corners Pezeshkian, hands IRGC chief control over US policy: Report
- [The Zambian Observer](https://zambianobserver.com/iran-international-claims-president-pezeshkian-met-supreme-leader-without-seeing-him) — Iran International Claims President Pezeshkian Met Supreme Leader Without Seeing Him
- [Live Mint](https://livemint.com/news/world/total-world-latest-news-on-august-4-2026-live-updates-11785817092727.html) — World News Today Live Updates on August 4, 2026 : Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei reportedly issues ‘final ultimatum' to Pezeshkian, backs IRGC commander: What we know
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/will-iran-presidents-next-resignation-be-accepted-report-claims-final-ultimatum-given-by-khamenei/articleshow/132846098.cms) — Will Iran President's next resignation be accepted? Report claims 'final ultimatum' given by Khamenei
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/world/political-troubles-in-iran-as-khamenei-issues-final-ultimatum-to-pezeshkian-backs-irgc-commander-reports) — Political troubles in Iran as Khamenei issues final ultimatum to Pezeshkian, backs IRGC commander: Reports - The Tribune
- [aninews.in](https://aninews.in/news/world/middle-east/political-troubles-in-iran-as-khamenei-issues-final-ultimatum-to-pezeshkian-backs-irgc-commander-reports20260804092359) — Political troubles in Iran as Khamenei issues "final ultimatum" to Pezeshkian, backs IRGC commander: Reports
- [Gulf News](https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/irans-power-struggle-is-mojtaba-khamenei-sidelining-pezeshkian-over-the-strait-of-hormuz-dispute-over-approach-to-us-1.500629776) — Iran's power struggle: Is Mojtaba Khamenei sidelining Pezeshkian over the Strait of Hormuz, dispute over approach to US?

## Questions

**What did Khamenei’s ultimatum to Pezeshkian say?**

The reports do not specify the content of the ultimatum. Live Mint and The Sunday Guardian Live’s digest both described it as a final warning but did not detail its terms or demands. The focus was on the act of issuing it, not its substance.

**Why did Khamenei reportedly back an IRGC commander?**

Live Mint reported the backing but did not explain its purpose. The Sunday Guardian Live’s digest linked the move to rising tensions with the US and Israel, while Tribune India’s digest, citing Channel 14, framed it as part of an internal power struggle unrelated to external pressures.

**Which outlets reported on the resignation threat?**

Tribune India’s digest, citing Israeli broadcaster Channel 14, was the only one to report that Khamenei had refused to discourage another resignation attempt by Pezeshkian. Live Mint and The Sunday Guardian Live’s digest did not mention it.

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