Masoud Pezeshkian’s position as Iran’s president faces sustained pressure from intra-regime rivalries during the ongoing U.S.-Israel conflict that escalated after the March 2026 assassination of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Hardline Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps commanders, including Ahmad Vahidi, have reportedly constrained presidential appointments, limited access to new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, and shaped ceasefire and nuclear policy decisions over the past two months. Pezeshkian has publicly emphasized unity and called for energy conservation while denying internal rifts, following reports in early May that he considered resigning over unauthorized IRGC escalations in the Persian Gulf. Economic strain and collapsed diplomatic talks have further highlighted the limited influence of the pragmatist faction that includes Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf, and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Scheduled negotiations and domestic policy deadlines through mid-2026 remain key variables that could test his tenure.