Portrays the presidency as institutionally weakened and hollowed out by systemic constraints
The article repeatedly emphasizes the diminished role of the presidency under Pezeshkian, framing it as symbolic rather than substantive. Loaded terms like 'shrinking presidency', 'hollowed out the authority', and 'confined to administration' suggest institutional decline due to deference and marginalization.
“The authority, influence, and institutional significance of the presidency have declined considerably since after the (former President Hassan) Rouhani era.”
