Associates of Iran's President to Channel 14: 'We Have No Resources for Another War'

Sources close to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Israel's Channel 14 that Iran lacks the resources for another war. According to them, Pezeshkian is frustrated with the conduct of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the gap between military threats and actual capabilities, and is considering resigning.

Sources close to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Israel's Channel 14 that Iran has no resources for another war. According to them, Pezeshkian is frustrated with the conduct of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and the gap between Tehran's military threats and its actual capabilities. The president believes Iran can inflict heavy damage on regional countries but cannot win a broad war. The sources describe sharp criticism by Pezeshkian of the Revolutionary Guards, who, they say, continue to issue military threats despite the Islamic Republic's dire situation. Pezeshkian is aware of the remaining military capabilities but believes there are no resources to manage a broad war. The criticism is not limited to the military sphere: Pezeshkian is frustrated by the Revolutionary Guards' control over the governing system and their influence on decision-making, while Iranian citizens face severe economic hardship. The sources describe a desire on Pezeshkian's part to leave the position, but a feeling that he has no practical way to resign.