Iranian Parliament Approves Entire Cabinet for First Time in Over Two Decades
Reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian secures a historic consensus, marking a significant political shift.
- All 19 of Pezeshkian's proposed ministers received approval, a first since 2001.
- The cabinet includes both reformist and hardline figures, reflecting a focus on unity.
- Key appointments include Abbas Araghchi as Foreign Minister and Aziz Nasirzadeh as Defense Minister.
- Farzaneh Sadegh becomes the second female cabinet minister since the Islamic Republic's establishment.
- The approval is seen as an early victory for Pezeshkian, indicating broad political support.