Iran’s Vice-President Mohammed Javad Zarif has resigned, leaving President Massud Pezeshkian’s cabinet just 11 days after his appointment. “I am not satisfied with my work and regret that I have not been able to fulfill expectations,” the moderate politician said on his X platform.
Zarif hinted that the selection of ministers for Pezeshkian ‘s new cabinet had been the reason for his decision. According to Zarif, at least seven of the 19 ministers nominated were not his first choice. Zarif’s withdrawal is the second crisis for Pezeshkian since he took office at the end of July, following the killing of Palestinian militant Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
However, after the election, Zarif and a group of experts were to compile a list of candidates for government posts who would implement the promised reforms. Pezeshkian presented a list on Sunday which observers believe did not match the plans and promises of reform. Observers assume that Iran’s hardline arch-conservative faction imposed some ministers on Pezeshkian . Zarif was also one of the key figures for Pezeshkian in the implementation of his new foreign policy line.
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