Iran’s Vice-President Mohammed Javad Zarif has resigned, leaving President Massud Pezeshkian’s cabinet just 11 days after his appointment.
Zarif said on his X handle, “I am not satisfied with my work and regret that I have not been able to fulfill expectations.”
According to Zarif, the selection of ministers for Pezeshkian ‘s new cabinet had been the reason for his decision noting that 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.
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However, after the election, Mr Zarif and a group of experts were to compile a list of candidates for government posts who would implement promised reforms.
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