Iran’s parliament sacks minister over alleged mismanagement
The Hindu
The impeachment marks the sixth change in Raisi’s Cabinet in the less than two years since he came to power.
Iran’s parliament voted Sunday to fire the country’s industries minister over alleged mismanagement amid widespread dissatisfaction with the government.
Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf said 162 of 272 lawmakers present voted in favour of dismissing Reza Fatemi Amin. The chamber has 290 seats. Mr. Fatemi Amin survived a previous impeachment in 2022.
The decision came following discussion among lawmakers and government officials who questioned the minister.
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi defended Mr. Fatemi Amin saying all the fields related to the minister's portfolio showed growth. He urged lawmakers to reinstate the minister.
“The point is that stability in the ministry is important,” he said.
Opponents said the minister failed to manage his field of activities in industry, mines and trade citing skyrocketing prices of products.
The impeachment marks the sixth change in Mr. Raisi’s Cabinet in the less than two years since he came to power.
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