Iran’s president appeals to Americans − but does his office still hold any real power?
The article analyzes the political structure of Iran, focusing on the role of the president versus the supreme leader, historical context of power dynamics, and recent events including the 2026 protests and Pezeshkian's letter. It discusses the concentration of power within the Islamic Republic and the challenges faced by the presidency.
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“Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian penned an open letter to 'the people of the United States' on April 1, 2026, in which he implored Americans to 'look beyond' misinformation that portrayed Iran as a threat to the world.”
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“President Donald Trump has barely mentioned Pezeshkian, other than in an oblique social media post on April 1 in which he claimed 'Iran’s new regime president' had asked the U.S. for a ceasefire – something denied by Iran.”
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“International attention has instead largely centered on the role of Iran’s supreme leader. First, it was about who would succeed Ali Khamenei after his killing in the first strikes of the war, and then what was known about his successor and son, Mojtaba Khamenei.”
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“The presidency of Mohammad Khatami, who was elected in 1997, demonstrated that the office could still function as a significant locus of power.”
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“The contested reelection of the hard-liner president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, amid widespread allegations of electoral fraud led to mass demonstrations known as the 'Green Movement.'”
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“Ahmadinejad was subsequently excluded from the 2017 presidential race by the Guardian Council, a body handpicked by the supreme leader.”
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“In the last election, held in 2024, just 39.9% of Iranians turned out to vote.”
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“The fallout of the current war may, of course, see a reorganization of political institutions in Iran.”
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