Iran’s Vice-President Mohammed Javad Zarif has resigned, leaving President Massud Pezeshkian’s cabinet just 11 days after his appointment.
Zarif hinted that the selection of ministers for Pezeshkian ‘s new cabinet had been the reason for his decision.
According to him, at least seven of the 19 ministers nominated were not his first choice.
Zarif’s withdrawal is the second crisis for Mr Pezeshkian since he took office at the end of July, following the killing of the Palestinian militant Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.
Zarif was president Pezeshkian’s right-hand man during his presidential election campaign and, due to his popularity, also played a key role in Pezeshkian ‘s victory.
