{"id":323241,"date":"2024-08-14T21:28:22","date_gmt":"2024-08-14T20:28:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=323241"},"modified":"2024-08-21T06:52:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T05:52:42","slug":"iranian-regimes-factions-erupt-in-conflict-over-pezeshkians-controversial-cabinet-choices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/iranian-regimes-factions-erupt-in-conflict-over-pezeshkians-controversial-cabinet-choices\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian Regime\u2019s Factions Erupt in Conflict Over Pezeshkian\u2019s Controversial Cabinet Choices"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Infighting in the Iranian regime’s Parliament (file photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The ongoing power struggle within Iran’s ruling regime has intensified with the nomination of ministers for Masoud Pezeshkian<\/a>‘s cabinet. Factions that have long presented themselves as “reformists,” attempting to whitewash the regime’s crimes and legitimize its rule, now find themselves disillusioned and vocal in their criticism. These factions, while refraining from directly naming Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, have directed their anger toward Pezeshkian, attacking his choices for the new government. Some regime officials have seized this moment to defend their allies by criticizing Khamenei and his faction.<\/p>\n

In a belated response, Pezeshkian defended<\/a> his cabinet, stating, “In the selection and evaluation of the cabinet, we consulted with many experts and tried to create the best possible situation with the available capacities. Be patient, let the cabinet work, and judge it by its performance.”<\/p>\n

However, criticism has been fierce. Didar News<\/em> reported on August 3rd that Javad Imam, spokesperson for the so-called \u201cReformist Front,\u201d expressed his disappointment<\/a>: “Some members of the cabinet have no connection to reforms, nor are they even close to a moderate approach. Others are known for their opposition to any change or reform.” He further stated that Pezeshkian’s proposed cabinet continues the “militarization and securitization” of politics, with no shift in security policies toward political activists within the regime.<\/p>\n

Etemad<\/em><\/a>, a state-affiliated newspaper, echoed these sentiments on August 13th, writing, “This is not Masoud Pezeshkian’s cabinet; it is a government of those who demand their share. But it bears the signature of the person we elected.”<\/p>\n

The discontent is not limited to media outlets. Mohsen Rannani<\/a>, a disillusioned economist from the reformist camp, addressed Pezeshkian directly: “Mr. President, are you even Iranian? Have you secretly struck a deal with the powers behind the scenes? They struck down your most important ministers, forced you to appoint the same person who previously disqualified you for parliament and the presidency, and imposed a hardline military officer as Interior Minister who supports crackdowns on women\u2019s rights. Yet, you still cling to power? How much does this power please you that you refuse to let it go?”<\/p>\n

Rannani didn’t hold back, adding, “Mr. Pezeshkian, you have disgraced us! You have dashed our hopes! You have failed even before you officially took office!”<\/p>\n

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Pezeshkian Cabinet Triggers New Battlefront in #Iran<\/a>\u2019s Factional Power Strugglehttps:\/\/t.co\/Vyh8UQTz0u<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Xox0HYuuze<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) August 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n