“I am not satisfied” — Iran Vice President Javad Zarif resigns

Iran’s Vice-President Mohammed Javad Zarif has abruptly resigned from President Massud Pezeshkian’s cabinet a mere 11 days after his high-profile appointment.

Javad Zarif, who was a crucial figure in Pezeshkian’s electoral victory, took to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) to express his dissatisfaction, stating, “I am not satisfied with my work and regret that I have not been able to fulfill expectations.”

The sudden resignation has sparked speculation that Zarif’s decision was driven by frustration with the selection of ministers for Pezeshkian’s new cabinet. According to Zarif, a significant portion of the nominated ministers—seven out of 19—were not his preferred choices, suggesting that hardline elements within the government may have exerted influence over the appointments.

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Zarif’s departure marks the second major crisis for President Pezeshkian, who only assumed office at the end of July. His resignation raises serious questions about the future of Pezeshkian’s promised reforms and the direction of Iran’s foreign policy, especially given Zarif’s critical role in previous nuclear negotiations and the potential revival of talks to lift crippling sanctions.

With Zarif’s exit, Iran’s political landscape is left in disarray, and observers are left wondering: Can Pezeshkian navigate the mounting pressure from hardliners, or is this the beginning of a broader unraveling of his administration?