Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Denies Resignation Rumors, Cancels Planned Ukraine Attack

Masoud Pezeshkian resignation denial Ukraine attack cancellation Oman Strait of Hormuz agreement Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the nation that he will not resign and would announce any resignation publicly. He said he is fully coordinated with the armed forces and Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, rejecting claims of a split within the leadership. Pezeshkian also asserted that Iran does not seek to expand the war or increase regional tension, while pledging to use all its capabilities to defend the country’s borders and sovereignty.

A senior Iranian military adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, said Iran had prepared a retaliatory strike on three points in Ukraine but cancelled the operation after Kyiv described the incident as an accidental mistake. The president’s statements came as Tehran and Oman move toward finalising a maritime‑traffic agreement for the Strait of Hormuz, which would regulate ship routes and fees in the strategic waterway.

Entities: Donald Trump · Iran · Masoud Beshkian · Masoud Pezeshkian · Mohsen Rezaei · Mojtaba Khamenei · Oman · Strait of Hormuz · United States

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[● 2 SOURCES] Iran responded with attacks on U.S. facilities in Arab countries such as Jordan, Bahrain and Kuwait. (Iranian officials)
[● 2 SOURCES] Pezeshkian stated that Iran is fully coordinated with its military forces. (President Masoud Pezeshkian)
[● 2 SOURCES] Pezeshkian asserted that Iran will defend its borders and sovereignty with all its capabilities. (President Masoud Pezeshkian)
[● 10 SOURCES] Pezeshkian denied rumors of a split with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei. (Masoud Pezeshkian)
[● 4 SOURCES] Pezeshkian said Iran does not seek to expand war or increase regional tension. (President Masoud Pezeshkian)
[● 6 SOURCES] Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not resign from the presidency. (President Masoud Pezeshkian)
[● 3 SOURCES] The United States launched attacks on Iranian targets between 8 and 24 July 2026. (US military reports)
[● 3 SOURCES] Iran and Oman are close to finalising a maritime traffic agreement for the Strait of Hormuz. (Iranian officials)
[● 3 SOURCES] Iran does not seek to expand war or increase regional tension. (Masoud Pezeshkian)
[● 3 SOURCES] Iran prepared a retaliatory attack on three points in Ukraine but cancelled it after Kyiv said the incident was a mistake. (Mohsen Rezaei)
[● 5 SOURCES] Masoud Pezeshkian said he will not resign and would announce any resignation publicly. (Masoud Pezeshkian)
[● 3 SOURCES] Iran will use all its capabilities to defend its borders and sovereignty. (Masoud Pezeshkian)