Masoud Pezeshkian remains Iran's president amid ongoing negotiations to end the US-Israel conflict that began in February 2026, including his recent UN General Assembly address and bilateral meetings on the sidelines. Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei directs key security and foreign policy decisions, limiting the civilian government's role while Pezeshkian focuses on domestic and economic matters. Past rumors of resignation, including reports in mid-2026 that he denied, reflect internal pressures from hardliners and wartime strains but have not altered his position. Diplomatic timelines, including potential agreements ahead of US midterms, and any shifts in IRGC influence or public stability could influence prospects for leadership change.