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Iran's Zarif Resigns Amid Pressure and Controversy

3/3/2025

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Iran's Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif stepped down on Sunday, overwhelmed by mounting pressure and personal attacks. His resignation comes on the heels of Finance Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati's dismissal and Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei's suggestion to pursue academia. A pivotal player in the 2015 nuclear deal, Zarif has been scrutinized for his family's connections to the U.S.

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Iran's Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif stepped down on Sunday, overwhelmed by mounting pressure and personal attacks. His resignation comes on the heels of Finance Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati's dismissal and Judiciary Chief Gholam Hossein Mohseni-Ejei's suggestion to pursue academia. A pivotal player in the 2015 nuclear deal, Zarif has been scrutinized for his family's connections to the U.S.