Still waiting on a response, Pezeshkian's cabinet debacle—and more
The Iranist for the week of August 16, 2024
۱/1 Pezeshkian cabinet picks marred with controversy
On August 11, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian presented his cabinet to parliament for a vote of confidence. However, his list of nineteen nominees ran contrary to his promise of a “national unity” government that would be more inclusive of ethnic and religious minorities, women, and youth. The aver…