{"id":329011,"date":"2025-02-26T09:48:42","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T08:48:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=329011"},"modified":"2025-02-26T09:51:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T08:51:10","slug":"rival-factions-in-iran-clash-over-economy-ministers-fate-amid-economic-collapse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/iranian-regime-infighting\/rival-factions-in-iran-clash-over-economy-ministers-fate-amid-economic-collapse\/","title":{"rendered":"Rival Factions in Iran Clash Over Economy Minister\u2019s Fate Amid Economic Collapse"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iranian regime\u2019s Economy Minister Abdolnaser Hemmati walks through parliament as impeachment looms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Three-minute read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The clerical regime in Iran is witnessing deepening fractures as rival factions battle over political control, economic policy, and survival amid mounting crises. In the months since the inception of Masoud Pezeshkian<\/a>\u2019s presidency, early disputes revolved around Mohammad Javad Zarif\u2019s role as deputy president and his influence over foreign policy. However, with Iran\u2019s economic collapse growing more perilous, factions close to the regime\u2019s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei have now turned their focus to Abdolnaser Hemmati, Pezeshkian\u2019s Economy Minister, attempting to scapegoat him for the regime\u2019s failures.<\/p>\n

In recent weeks, the regime’s parliament has initiated impeachment proceedings against Hemmati, citing his failure to address the nation’s economic challenges, including the rial’s significant depreciation<\/a>. The motion has garnered substantial support, with 91 out of 290 lawmakers signing the petition, surpassing the minimum requirement of 10 signatures. Under the regime\u2019s law, Hemmati is obligated to appear before the legislature within 10 days to defend his record, in a session that could lead to his removal.<\/p>\n

A Political Purge Disguised as Reform<\/h3>\n

The battle over Hemmati\u2019s impeachment has thrown the regime\u2019s internal struggles into full public view. Recent parliamentary sessions have descended into chaos, with accusations of bribery, coercion, and corruption among lawmakers. Mutually exclusive claims have emerged\u2014some insisting that MPs have been bribed to withdraw the impeachment request, while others accuse the government of manipulating the process to protect Hemmati.<\/p>\n

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MPs Move to Oust Economy Minister, Central Bank Chief Amid #Iran<\/a>'s Economic Struggleshttps:\/\/t.co\/j9xdAkE9UB<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) February 12, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n