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Pezeshkian Can't Reach New Leader, Backs Hamas Talks, Offers Resignation

8/6/2026

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President Masoud Pezeshkian said contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is difficult.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after he was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike.
In a call with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged Tehran will back Palestinian initiative in the Hamas-Israel talks.
Tabnak reported Mojtaba Khamenei sent a letter, via a relative, that he would accept president’s resignation if resubmitted.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian said contact with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is difficult.
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei after he was killed in a U.S.-Israeli strike.
In a call with Hamas chief Khalil al-Hayya, President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged Tehran will back Palestinian initiative in the Hamas-Israel talks.
Tabnak reported Mojtaba Khamenei sent a letter, via a relative, that he would accept president’s resignation if resubmitted.