{"id":326151,"date":"2024-11-28T09:41:57","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:41:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=326151"},"modified":"2025-01-23T21:14:53","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T20:14:53","slug":"factional-clashes-over-zarifs-appointment-expose-deep-divisions-in-irans-regime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/iranian-regime-infighting\/factional-clashes-over-zarifs-appointment-expose-deep-divisions-in-irans-regime\/","title":{"rendered":"Factional Clashes over Zarif\u2019s Appointment Expose Deep Divisions in Iran\u2019s Regime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-326152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iran-majlis-parliament-presidium-ghalibaf-rasaee.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iran-majlis-parliament-presidium-ghalibaf-rasaee.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iran-majlis-parliament-presidium-ghalibaf-rasaee-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iran-majlis-parliament-presidium-ghalibaf-rasaee-768x430.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iran-majlis-parliament-presidium-ghalibaf-rasaee-750x420.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iran-majlis-parliament-presidium-ghalibaf-rasaee-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/iran-majlis-parliament-presidium-ghalibaf-rasaee-696x390.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Three-minute read<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The appointment of former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as Strategic Affairs Advisor to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the regime\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/who-is-masoud-pezeshkian\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masoud Pezeshkian<\/a> continues to ignite a political firestorm, revealing deep fractures within Iran&#8217;s ruling system. The controversy surrounding Zarif\u2019s role underscores not just a legal dispute but a broader power struggle, exposing the clerical regime\u2019s systemic instability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the core of the dispute lies a 2021 law prohibiting individuals whose spouses or children hold dual citizenship from assuming sensitive government positions. Zarif\u2019s children, who hold U.S. citizenship, make his appointment a direct violation of this legislation. MPs closely aligned with the regime\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have seized on this issue, amplifying calls for Zarif\u2019s removal and fueling a broader political crisis.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Khamenei\u2019s Ambiguity: Tacit Approval or Tactical Maneuver?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The controversy intensified <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khabaronline.ir\/news\/1987257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">after Mehdi Fazaeli<\/a>, a member of Khamenei\u2019s office for the \u201cPreservation and Publication of Works,\u201d stated on November 22 that the Supreme Leader supported amending the dual citizenship law, authorizing the administration to relay this stance to parliament. This was bolstered by Deputy Legal Affairs Chief Majid Ansari\u2019s earlier remarks that Khamenei viewed the restriction as depriving the regime of skilled individuals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isna.ir\/news\/1403090704625\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ghalibaf escalated tensions<\/a> by declaring Zarif&#8217;s appointment \u201cillegal\u201d during a heated session on November 27. \u201cAccording to the law, this appointment is a violation, and Parliament will pursue legal actions,\u201d Ghalibaf asserted. Despite alleged approval for legal amendments, Khamenei&#8217;s office has neither confirmed nor denied these statements, leaving room for speculation that the Leader might be testing reactions or mitigating the growing infighting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Factional Feud Escalates in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a> Over Zarif Appointment Amid Domestic and Regional Crises<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/iO5uhIMyvv\">https:\/\/t.co\/iO5uhIMyvv<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1849119260804530563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Zarif&#8217;s Resignation and Reappointment: A Symbol of Chaos<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In August 2024, Zarif initially resigned under pressure, citing the controversy over his children&#8217;s dual citizenship. His resignation, however, was short-lived. By early September, Zarif resumed his role after attending a high-profile meeting with Khamenei and reportedly receiving backing from Pezeshkian. This reversal has drawn criticism, with many viewing Zarif\u2019s political rehabilitation as emblematic of the regime\u2019s disarray and factional infighting.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tensions reached a boiling point when extremist MP Hamid Rasaee accused Zarif of \u201cmocking\u201d Parliament. \u201cZarif laughed at Parliament and said, \u2018Are they going to remove me?\u2019 Who is he mocking\u2014us or the law?\u201d Rasaee demanded the use of Article 234, which could enforce legal accountability in Zarif\u2019s absence.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Earlier attempts by Rasaee to undermine Zarif during parliamentary sessions often led to verbal clashes, with Speaker Ghalibaf stepping in to mediate. However, on November 27, Ghalibaf took a decisive stance, echoing Rasaee&#8217;s concerns and declaring, \u201cThis appointment is undoubtedly illegal. The government must address this, and Parliament will not hesitate to act.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Mohammad-Javad Zarif, former <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iranian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iranian<\/a> regime FM and newly appointed strategic deputy of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MasoudPezeshkian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MasoudPezeshkian<\/a> resigned following the introduction of the new controversial cabinet. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/H8b1xUwz1d\">pic.twitter.com\/H8b1xUwz1d<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1822948367338553383?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other MPs, however, expressed frustration with the relentless focus on Zarif. Ahmad <a href=\"https:\/\/www.khabaronline.ir\/news\/1989304\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bigdeli sarcastically remarked<\/a>, \u201cWhy not just expel Zarif from the country or execute him so you can rest easy?\u201d His comments underscore the personal animosity driving many attacks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shahram Dabiri, parliamentary liaison for Pezeshkian\u2019s administration, clarified that proposed amendments aim to restrict the law\u2019s application solely to the individual in question, not their family members. \u201cThis proposal is not about Zarif alone,\u201d Dabiri emphasized, adding that the administration remains bound by parliamentary decisions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Dual Citizenship Debate: Broader Implications<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The dual citizenship law, enacted in 2021 during Ebrahim Raisi\u2019s presidency, was originally designed to consolidate the Khamenei-tied faction&#8217;s control by purging rival factions from power. Ironically, it has now become a double-edged sword, threatening all factions within the regime, as many officials themselves hold dual citizenship or have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/world\/middle_east\/crazy-rich-iranians-face-blowback-at-a-time-of-sanctions-and-economic-stress\/2019\/01\/13\/f45bc594-ffb6-11e8-a17e-162b712e8fc2_story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">offspring living in luxury abroad<\/a>. Critics argue that loosening the law could set a dangerous precedent, while supporters claim the restriction unfairly excludes skilled individuals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Notably, Mohammad-Mehdi Shahriari, another MP, pointed out that under the current law, even Zainab Soleimani\u2014daughter of Qassem Soleimani\u2014could be barred from sensitive roles due to her husband\u2019s foreign citizenship. This inconsistency further highlights the law\u2019s problematic nature and its susceptibility to factional interpretation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As various regime factions desperately try to deceive people into participating in the upcoming sham <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/elections?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#elections<\/a>, remember this: On Aug 21, 2019, months before the 2019 uprising, then-FM Javad Zarif claimed the majority support the clerical dictatorship, citing over 70% turnout. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RuA0vIKfpd\">pic.twitter.com\/RuA0vIKfpd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1803729197103255947?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 20, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Zarif controversy epitomizes a regime torn apart by internal rivalries. While framed as a legal dispute, the crisis is a proxy for power struggles among competing factions. Khamenei\u2019s reported greenlight for amending the law may reflect an attempt to balance these tensions or divert attention from broader unrest. However, his silence has only deepened the chaos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/power-struggles-intensify-as-new-iranian-regime-president-appoints-divisive-figures-to-key-positions\/\">Zarif\u2019s appointment<\/a> as Strategic Affairs Advisor was reportedly approved by Khamenei, possibly as part of a broader strategy to deceive Western opponents or pursue long-term calculations. However, this move has backfired, turning Zarif into a lightning rod for internal conflicts and intensifying factional rivalries.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This episode underscores the regime\u2019s deepening instability, as those who have been most instrumental in its survival\u2014like Zarif\u2014are now at risk of being sacrificed. The dual citizenship controversy, once a tool to purge rivals, now threatens the regime\u2019s inner circle, exposing the fragility of its foundations. Whatever is transpiring in the opaque corridors of power in Tehran, it reflects a regime grappling with mounting domestic unrest and international isolation.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Three-minute read&nbsp; The appointment of former Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as Strategic Affairs Advisor to the regime&rsquo;s President Masoud Pezeshkian continues to ignite a political firestorm, revealing deep fractures [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":326152,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5450],"tags":[492],"class_list":{"0":"post-326151","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-iranian-regime-infighting","8":"tag-iran-elections"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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