TEHRAN, Aug 12 (Bernama-dpa) -- Iran's Vice-President Mohammad Javad Zarif is resigning, leaving President Masoud Pezeshkian's cabinet just 11 days after his appointment.
"I am not satisfied with my work and regret that I have not been able to fulfil expectations," the moderate politician said on Sunday evening on X, German news agency (dpa) reported.
Zarif hinted that the selection of ministers for Pezeshkian 's new cabinet had been the reason for his decision. At least seven of the 19 ministers nominated were not his first choice, according to Zarif.
Zarif was Pezeshkian 's right-hand man during his presidential election campaign and, due to his popularity, also played a key role in Pezeshkian 's victory.
After the election, Zarif and a group of experts were to compile a list of candidates for government posts who would implement promised reforms, according to the report.
Pezeshkian presented a list on Sunday that observers believe did not match the plans and promises of reform.
Zarif was the country's chief diplomat between 2013 and 2021 and was able to conclude the international nuclear agreement with the six world powers in 2015 as head of the Iranian negotiating team.
-- BERNAMA-dpa
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