Iran’s parliament has impeached the country’s economy minister and voted to remove him from office, amid growing concerns over the crashing rial and accusations of mismanagement
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s parliament on Sunday impeached the country’s economy minister and voted to remove him from office, amid growing concerns over the crashing rial and accusations of mismanagement.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf announced that 182 out of 273 lawmakers voted to dismiss Abdolnasser Hemmati, just six months after President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government took office.
Pezeshkian, who defended Hemmati, emphasized that the government is locked in a tough battle with the West. He called for greater unity and cooperation from Parliament to face these challenges.
The decision comes amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and worsening relations with the West. Iran’s econo