Aug. 7, 2021

Meet the 'Khamenei government'

Iran/Politics

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi’s inauguration was held in parliament on Aug. 5, making him the eighth president of Iran. Raisi was reportedly previously slated to submit his proposed cabinet to parliament for confirmation on the same day as his inauguration. However, this was ultimately postponed, indicating that final changes to the proposed cabinet are being made.

Importantly, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei usually has final say on the picks for ministers of culture and Islamic guidance, defense, foreign affairs, intelligence and interior...

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