Iranian Vice President Mohammed Javad Zarif has resigned just 11 days after taking office, citing dissatisfaction with his work and unmet expectations.
Zarifannounced his resignation on his X platform, hinting that disagreements over ministerial appointments were the primary reason for his departure.
“I am not satisfied with my work and regret that I have not been able to fulfil expectations,” Zarif stated.
According to Zarif, at least seven of the 19 ministers nominated by President Massud Pezeshkian were not his first choice, leading to his withdrawal from the cabinet.
Zarif, a key figure in Pezeshkian’s presidential election campaign and victory, was expected to play a crucial role in implementing promised reforms. However, observers believe that Pezeshkian’s presented list of ministers did not align with the planned reforms, suggesting that Iran’s hardline arch-conservative faction may have imposed some ministers on the president.
