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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.
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