Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed reports suggesting he intended to resign, saying he will continue in office “with strength” and remain committed to governing the country, in remarks made during a cabinet meeting on Sunday.

“I will continue as long as I breathe,” Pezeshkian said, according to Iranian state media.

“Either we proceed with strength, or we are martyred — in either case, it is victory for us.”

He added that his life holds no greater value than that of former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stressing the need for leadership presence and effective governance.

“We must be present on the scene and manage the problems,” he said.

“We must be honest in the field, and God will help us.”

The comments came in response to what Iranian officials described as “baseless” resignation claims circulated by the London-based Iran International, which Tehran says is aligned with Israeli interests.

The outlet had alleged that Pezeshkian sent a resignation letter to the office of the Supreme Leader, a claim quickly rejected by Iranian authorities.

Government spokeswoman Fatemeh Mohajerani said the report was part of an effort to create instability, accusing foreign-backed media of “publishing wishes as reality.”

“Whenever national cohesion strengthens, efforts to create doubt, despair, and instability increase,” she said in remarks carried by IRNA.

She added that the president reaffirmed his commitment to “serving the people, maintaining national unity, and tirelessly pursuing the country’s affairs,” and would not step away from the mandate given by the public.

Pezeshkian later appeared at the closing ceremony of a national sports event, further signalling his continued public schedule and countering the resignation rumours.