Tehran: Iranian Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif has abruptly resigned from his post. According to Iranian state media, President Masoud Peshkeshkian has received Javad Zarif’s resignation, but no final decision has been made yet.
After resigning, Javad Zarif revealed that he and his family have faced serious accusations, threats and insults. He said that the head of Iran’s judiciary advised him to resign, which he did.
Javad Zarif served as foreign minister in Hassan Rouhani’s government from 2013 to 2021. He played a key role in the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, making him a prominent diplomat on the international stage.
His resignation is being described as a major change in Iranian politics and observers say that it could have implications for Iran’s domestic and foreign policies.
