Iran: Political infighting deepens as economic woes mount during war
Hardliners are stepping up pressure on Iran's government and calling for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's removal.
DW reports: Hardliners are stepping up pressure on Iran's government and calling for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's removal.
The oil minister resigned, but that's doing little to ease the pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian.
This politics story centres on Iran. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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