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Iran's Parliament Impeaches Economy Minister Amid Economic Crisis

Iran's parliament has impeached Economy Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati over mismanagement and the plunging rial, following a vote of 182 to 91.

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  1. Iran’s economy minister impeached as inflation rises, currency falls

    Rampant local mismanagement and corruption paired with decades of US-led sanctions have battered Iran’s economy.

    Iran’s economy minister impeached as inflation rises, currency falls

    Al JazeeraAl Jazeera·8d
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  2. Iran’s parliament fires minister of economy over plummeting rial, mismanagement

    This latest development is another chapter in Iran’s ongoing political and economic struggles as the country continues to navigate a complex relationship with both its leadership and the international community.

    Iran’s parliament fires minister of economy over plummeting rial, mismanagement

    ABC NewsABC News·8d
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  3. Iran’s parliament fires minister of finance over plummeting rial, mismanagement

    This latest development is another chapter in Iran’s ongoing political and economic struggles as the country continues to navigate a complex relationship with the international community.

    Iran’s parliament fires minister of finance over plummeting rial, mismanagement

    Associated PressAssociated Press·8d
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Mar 2nd, 2025, 11:09 AM ET

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Iran's parliament impeached Economy Minister Abdolnasser Hemmati due to mismanagement amid soaring inflation and a plummeting rial, which recently traded at 930,000 for a dollar. The government, facing challenges from international sanctions and a struggling economy, defended Hemmati. The impeachment reflects ongoing political tension as public discontent grows over living costs, with claims that previous administrations' policies contributed to the current crisis.

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  • Iran's economy minister Abdolnasser Hemmati has been impeached due to rising inflation and the plummeting value of the rial, despite being defended by President Pezeshkian who calls for unity during economic challenges.

  • Accusations of mismanagement against Hemmati were met with claims that many of the economic issues are rooted in previous administrations and exacerbated by international sanctions, particularly after the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal.

  • Hemmati admitted to ongoing economic struggles, including a 35% inflation rate, while emphasizing that efforts to rectify the situation would take substantial time.

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