More Cabinet Drama as Ahmadinejad Fires Intelligence Minister
First came reports that Ahmadinejad was sacking the ministers of intelligence, culture and labor for opposing his appointment of Mashaei as first vice president. However, Press TV reports that after Parliament members declared this meant he would have to face a vote of confidence in accordance with the Iranian constitution, Ahmadinejad has decided to only […]
Despite spat with Leader, Ahmadinejad names Mashaei special advisor
From Press TV: After a weeklong furor amongst Iran’s ruling elite over Ahmadinejad’s vice president choice, the president appoints the deputy, who resigned, as an advisor and head of the Presidential Office. “I appoint you [Esfandiar Rahim-Mashaei], as a faithful and competent figure, as advisor and head of the Presidential Office,” Ahmadinejad said in a […]
Khamenei Fires Ahmadinejad’s Deputy; Ahmadinejad Aid Fights Back
The Supreme Leader has ordered Ahmadinejad’s first deputy to resign from Ahmadinejad’s cabinet just days after his appointment, according to the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament. However, Ahmadinejad’s senior assistant says “the decision to appoint Mashaei will not be revisited,” according to BBC Persian. Deputy Speaker Aboutorabi said, “eliminating Mashaei from key positions and the […]