August 21, 2024
Iran’s parliament approves Pezeshkian’s 19-member cabinet after intense debate
TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament approved President Massoud Pezheskian’s 19 ministers on Wednesday, state media reported, giving way to an inter-branch cabinet that reflects his focus on consensus after days of debate. Abbas Araqchi was approved as foreign minister with 247 votes after convincing lawmakers wary of his key role in negotiating Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with six world powers. During discussions with parliament, Araqchi maintained that he has the same worldview he had during his time serving in the Revolutionary Guards and voiced his support for a 2020 parliamentary bill that toughens Iran’s nuclear stance. In his final speech to parliament


