Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Trump: Any future attacks will be much greater unless they make peace
Trump: We worked with Netanyahu as a team
Trump: This situation cannot continue. We will either witness peace or tragedy
US President Donald Trump: The goal of the attacks was to destroy Iran's enrichment capabilities
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: We expect the international community to condemn the law-based chaos and support Iran in achieving its legitimate rights
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: The American enemy claimed responsibility for the attack on sites supervised by the International Atomic Energy Agency
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: The attack took place amid apparent indifference, and possible complicity, from the International Atomic Energy Agency
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: This attack is a continuation of the brutal attacks by the Israeli enemy over the past few days.
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: This attack violates international law, especially the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Atomic Energy Organization of Iran: Nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were attacked by Iran's enemies at dawn today

Iran's parliament grants confidence to Pezeshkian's government

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 21 Aug 2024 15:59
  • 1 Shares
4 Min Read

All of the Iranian president's ministerial candidates received the parliament's confidence.

Listen
  • x
  • Pezeshkian
    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian walks towards the podium to speak in an open session of parliament to debate on the qualifications of his proposed ministers, in Tehran, Iran, on Saturday, August 17, 2024. (AP)

The Iranian parliament has granted confidence to President Masoud Pezeshkian’s government, speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced Wednesday, after lawmakers convened to cast a vote of confidence on the proposed cabinet, resulting in the approval of all nominated candidates.

After attending the final session of the review process Tuesday, Pezeshkian expressed optimism that parliament would endorse all his ministerial candidates.

وفاق #برای_ایران

بسم الله الرحمن الرحیم pic.twitter.com/9Gtz3b62Jn

— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) August 21, 2024

The debate on the qualifications of the proposed ministers began last Saturday with extensive discussions spanning several days.

Pezeshkian presented his list of ministerial nominees to the Iranian parliament on August 11, nearly two weeks after his inauguration.

In remarks made on Monday, the President stated that none of his ministerial selections were made without thorough consultations with the country's top authorities.

At the start of Wednesday's confidence vote session, Pezeshkian reaffirmed his commitment to collaboration between his administration and parliament, stating, "I will consider parliament's pieces of advice on my decisions."

He also urged unity and called on lawmakers to put aside their differences.

Addressing the session, Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf noted the attendance of 285 lawmakers for the confidence vote and asked the President to exit the session before MPs could proceed with casting their votes.

The new Iranian cabinet becomes as follows:

Abdolnaser Hemmati - Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance

Esmaeil Khatib - Minister of Intelligence

Abbas Araqchi - Minister of Foreign Affairs

Sattar Hashemi - Minister of Communication and Information Technology

Alireza Kazemi - Minister of Education

Mohammad Reza Zafarqandi - Minister of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education

Ahmad Maydari - Minister of Labor, Cooperatives, and Welfare

Gholamreza Nouri Qezelje - Minister of Agriculture

Aziz Nasirzadeh - Minister of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics

Related News

Egypt rejects Israeli escalation against Iran, calls for ceasefire

Trump, Erdogan made covert attempts to hold talks with Iran: Axios

Amir Hossein Rahimi - Minister of Justice

Farzaneh Sadeq - Minister of Roads and Urban Development

Mohammad Atabak - Minister of Industry, Mine, and Trade

Abbas Salehi - Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance

Eskandar Mo’meni - Minister of Interior

Mohsen Paknejad - Minister of Oil

Abbas Aliabadi - Minister of Energy

Ahmad Donyamali - Minister of Sports and Youth

Hossein Simayi Sarraf - Minister of Sciences, Research, and Technology

Reza Salehi Amiri - Minister of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts, and Tourism.

During his swearing-in ceremony before Parliament as the ninth president of Iran, Pezeshkian said his cabinet "will seek constructive and effective engagement with the world based on the principles of dignity, wisdom, and expediency," adding that Iran aspires to lead the region in economic, scientific, and technical domains.

"The world also needs to seize the unique opportunity to solve regional and global problems with the participation of a powerful, peace-seeking, and dignified Iran," he noted. 

Pezeshkian criticized the United States and other Western nations for arming "Israel" during its genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.

The Iranian President emphasized that his government was prepared to engage in further talks with the major powers of the world to lift the sanctions against Iran.

He also reminded Washington and the West that Iran's nuclear program is peaceful, as confirmed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and affirmed that Iran was still dedicated to upholding its end of the nuclear agreement.

Addressing the West, Pezeshkian said, "Pressure and sanctions do not work [in dealing with Iran]," as he called on them to respect Iran, which "has always stood on the right side of history."

"Iran is a safe, united, and stable country," he added, saying that "the countries in the region must not spend their valuable resources on conflict and war of attrition."

"My administration wants a strong region," he stressed.

The most significant challenge facing Pezeshkian today is Iran's anticipated response to the Israeli assassination of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital, Tehran.

He affirmed the Islamic Republic of Iran reserves the right to respond to aggressors in accordance with international law and will not succumb to pressure, sanctions, bullying, or aggression.

Read more: Iran's Pezeshkian discusses foreign policy, principles in first op-ed

  • Masoud Pezeshkian
  • Iran

Most Read

Iran launches 9th wave of Op. True Promise 3, destroys IOF air defense

Iran launches 9th wave of Op. True Promise 3, destroys IOF air defense

  • MENA
  • 17 Jun 2025
Rescue team work at the site where a missile launched from Iran struck Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, June 16, 2025 (AP)

Wave 12 of Operation True Promise 3 launched, Sejjil deployed: IRGC

  • Politics
  • 18 Jun 2025
Iran launches missile barrage to Tel Aviv, casualties reported

True Promise 3, wave 14: Tel Aviv targeted, casualties reported

  • Politics
  • 19 Jun 2025
Iran's heavy barrages impact multiple Israeli targets overnight

Iran's heavy barrages impact multiple Israeli targets overnight

  • Palestine
  • 18 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Iran’s Bavar-373 air defense system on display during a military drill (Mehr News Agency)
Politics

Iran intercepts Israeli drones near Tehran, multiple cities

The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Occupied Palestine, Sunday, June 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran warns aid to 'Israel' will be treated as aggression

US President Donald Trump arrives to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Friday, June 20, 2025, en route to Montclair, New Jersey (AP)
Politics

Trump, Erdogan made covert attempts to hold talks with Iran: Axios

Ansar Allah supporters surround a giant Iranian flag during an anti-US and anti-'Israel' weekly rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, June 20, 2025 (AP)
Politics

US ships in Red Sea will be targeted if US attacks Iran: YAF

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS