Iran: Mohammad Javad Zarif Resigns as Iran’s Vice President After 11 Days Amid Cabinet Disputes

Mohammad Javad Zarif Resigns as Iran’s Vice President After 11 Days Amid Cabinet Disputes
Mohammad Javad Zarif Resigns as Iran’s Vice President After 11 Days Amid Cabinet Disputes
Citing Unmet Expectations, Mohammad Javad Zarif Leaves Newly Elected President Pezeshkian’s Administration

Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif has stepped down just 11 days after his appointment, marking a significant setback for President Masoud Pezeshkian. Zarif, a key figure in Iran’s foreign policy, announced his resignation on the social media platform X, expressing dissatisfaction with his role and the selection of ministers in Pezeshkian’s Cabinet.

Iran: Mohammad Javad Zarif Resigns as Iran’s Vice President After 11 Days Amid Cabinet Disputes Mohammad Javad Zarif

“I am not satisfied with my work and regret that I have not been able to fulfill expectations,” Zarif stated, hinting that the inclusion of conservatives and the exclusion of women, youth, and ethnic groups played a role in his decision.

Zarif, who served as Iran’s Foreign Minister from 2013 to 2021 and was instrumental in negotiating the 2015 nuclear agreement, was expected to be a central figure in Pezeshkian’s foreign policy strategy. However, his resignation, following the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran, presents Pezeshkian with a second crisis early in his presidency.

Zarif’s departure casts uncertainty over the future of Pezeshkian’s administration, as it struggles to address internal and external pressures.


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