Iran’s ‘accidental’ president has survived the war. Peace may be a tougher challenge

President Masoud Pezeshkian caused a stir by asking officials to remove blazers in sweltering heat to save energy — a gesture that drew criticism and a flurry of false resignation rumors.
He’s stayed in office despite wartime pressure, persistent crises (drought, protests, economic pain) and repeated attacks from hardliners.
Popular for a folksy, moderate image — lifting an internet blackout and mingling with Tehran residents — he nonetheless has limited real power as security forces and conservatives tighten control.