Why it matters:
The current economic problems that Iran is facing are partly due to the sanctions imposed by the United States and partly due to economic fluctuations in the international community and internal factors.
The big picture:
An open session of the Iranian Parliament was held today (Sunday) with the presence of President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the impeachment motion against Minister of Economy and Financial Affairs Abdolnaser Hemmati. The Ministers of Industry, Agricultural Jihad, and Foreign Affairs, the Parliamentary Vice President, the Head of the Management and Planning Organization, and the Governor of the Central Bank accompanied the Iranian President to the impeachment hearing.
What he's saying:
Masoud Pezhakian stated that the economic challenges are not solely the fault of one individual. The president acknowledged the challenges, emphasizing that unity and empathy are essential for overcoming them, asserting that his only motivation is to serve the people.
Go deeper:
The representatives of the Parliament did not grant confidence to Abdolnaser Hemmati, the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance, and he was dismissed from the Ministry of Economy with 182 votes against him.
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