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maskian assumed the iranian presidency during a period of significant challenges, he won a snap election following the tragic helicopter crash that claimed the life of president seyed ibrahim raise, just hours after peans in israel assassinated hamas political leader ismail hanye in tehran an act of terror that has angered the islamic republic and its leader who has vowed to take revenge on the regime, and these events have just unfolded against the backdrop of us sanctions that of have placed immense economic strain on the country. the iranian people now look to pesishian's administration, which is taking shape in the coming days to chart a new course. but who are the ministers pesishgan has proposed to? let his government, what
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message does the composition of his proposed cabinets send? could his team hurl a significant shift in iran's direction and what have been reactions to paziskian's proposed cabinet both at home and abroad? in this episode of iran today, we will explore these developments and analyze their potential implications for the country's future. in mid august, iran's newly elected president masud. unveiled his cabinet nominees in a list presented to the iranian parliament for approval. the list included 19 individuals proposed for 19 ministerial positions. before the nominations could be discussed and voted on in the plenary sessions on august 17, the candidates were set to undergo scrutiny by the parliament specialized committees.
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اینه که the important point here, i believe is that presidentian with his selections, is aiming to maintain the status quo, at least in the short term, as the average age of the proposed candidates for the ministerial positions is around 60 years. however, we should not jump to conclusions. we must wait and see if he will appoint younger deputies, directors and managers for the rest of the government body. if that happens, we can say of that he is pursuing change, though not with much fan fair. significant highlights from
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president pesishian's proposed cabinet include average age of under 60 with the youngest minister born in 1976 and the oldest in 1957. notably, woman has been nominated for a ministrial position for the first time in over 13 years. furthermore, 14 of the 19 nominees are entering ministrial roles for the first time, promising to bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to governance. this is a quick review of the
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another strength of mr. pesishian is his ability to seek out individuals with exceptional expertise, while i don't share mrs. views on political matters, recognize that she possesses very high level of expertise in urban development, being a highly capable woman with extensive experience in this field. i hope the parliament grants her vote of confidence, paving the way for more women in ministerial positions. with this proposition, mr. pesishiyan aims to achieve two objectives: to combat gender discrimination, and to demonstrate that women, just like men, can lead any ministry? of how masculine it may seem, such as the ministry of roads and urban development, this taboo has been broken. of these 19 nominees, mr. rahim proposed for the ministry of justice, mr. khatib for the ministry of intelligence and mr. aliabadi for
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ministry of energy come from the administration of the late president raisi. president has also retained muhammad islamy as the head of the atomic energy organization of iran a position in the country's nuclear program islami has been holding since he was first appointed by the late president in 2021. a significant number of candidates nominated by the president are pragmatic and possess substantial relevant experience making them likely to succeed regarding those believed. with the president's discourse, i think they can still fit into the cabinet. the government cabinet resembles an orchestra where everyone is expected to play in harmony with the rest of the group. no one can play their instrument out of tune if they wish to
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remain part of the ensemble. therefore i'm not particularly concerned if some proposed ministers are not my preferred choices. on august 17th, president. appeared before the iranian parliament to defend his list of ministrial nominees he had presented to the legislative body for approval. the president had previously unveiled the cabinet picks in mid august and now he was making his case for the proposed appointment to his former colleagues in the parliament. during the parliamentary session, iran's legislator began the formal review of president pesishian's proposed cabinet ministers, making a crucial step in the establishment of his new administration. president expressed strong support for his 19 ministerial nominees, urging lawmakers to pursue peaceful and constructive solutions to the nation's challenges. he emphasized the importance of honesty and transparency in government operations, believing that such values will enhance the trust and loyalty of the iranian people. we also sat with hamid reza taraqqi,
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veteran politician a deputy of islamic coalition party. he also served as member of the parliament of iran from 1996 to 2000. effective government composed of knowledgeable and skilled individuals. the parliament must now verify their qualifications and ensure that they are all suitable for the proposed positions. the vetting process should be conducted promptly so that the new government can begin its work in the best possible manner. also called for coordinated efforts. among the executive, legislative and judicial branches to effectively meet the demands of the people. he cautioned that failing to address public concerns in a timely manner could led to widespread frustration and a potential erosion of public trust and national stability. highlighting the numerous
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challenges facing the nation, pesishian pointed to significant imbalances in various sectors, including the economy, society, environment, education and culture. nevertheless, he praised. the injuring patriotism of the iranian people, expressing confidence that the public would rally behind efforts to resolve these issues with the right strategies. an iranian financial expert, he believes that president has gathered a great team to sear the country through the current economic problems. با توجه به صحبت های his team, it was expected that he would propose individuals with significant experience and efficiency for ministerial positions. dare say that this expectation was fulfilled, at least in the fields of economy and the capital market. individuals like mr. himati, mr. and mr.
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abrizi, to name few, who are set to form the backbone of mr. pesishiyan economic team, possess considerable experience and efficiency. i hope they honor the promises made during. the election season, the president also asserted that his administration will promote equality and establish international relations based on the principles of dignity, prudence and expedience. as a person active in the capital market for more than three decades, believes that be a great candidate for the ministry of economics and if we divide the country's economy into two markets, namely the capital market and the money market, we know thaty has an acceptable track record in the money market, according to experts in this field, by some accounts he is among the best governors of the central bank of iran after the islamic revolution. as economist and
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university professor, he was critical of the economic situation over the past few years and his criticisms show he has a good command the country's economy, knowing it inside out. all in all, he is expected to have successful experience as the minister of economy, as he had as the governors of the central bank of iran. russia and iran are ready and the world wait on what is going to happen next? will it be the final days of us hegemony in the world? is the us paper tiger? is it a tiger at all? we'll be discussing that with expert guests, including an expert audience on the video wall. it's have it out. with galloween, don't miss it.
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we have lot more to cover today, but let's just take moment to catch up on the latest headlines. hello everyone, welcome to the new section of this program here. go over some important news headlines. iran front page. iranian parliament starts reviewing record of president pesishian's pigs for cabinet posts. president pesishian himself attended the parliament session on saturday to defend his proposed ministers and plans. in address to lawmakers, the president stress the importance of maintaining unity and cohesion among the three branches of government in order to resolve iran's problems. threw his full support behind the ministerial pics and called for efforts to address the national
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and international challenges iran is facing. he also noted that honesty and transparency on part of the will strengthen bonds with the people. if people's voice is not heard in time, there will be growing frustration which will result in the loss of hope and the destruction of the nation's assets. pesishion said. a number of mps spoke at the parliament. consession in support of and an opposition to the president's picks for ministerial posts. m news, putin invites peziskion to attend brick summit in russia. iran's ambassador to moscow kazem jalali announced the official invitation of vladimir putin to masul pesishgan to attend the brick summit saying that the two sides would probably sign a comprehensive long-term agreement. the most important brick summit will be held in cuz on russia from october 22nd to 24th. jalali pointed out that iran's membership in the bricks group is one of the
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successes of the diplomatic apparatus saying that russia has defined many events in the frameworks of the group in 24. tehran timeskian says zadif will be involved in administration as advisor. speaking on saturday on the sidelines of session at the iranian parliament pesishgan reiterated his administration's focus national unity and cohesion in the selection of his proposed ministers, he emphasized that his approach informing the cabinet was to rise above political divisions ensuring that the chosen individuals represent a broad spectrum of iranian society, addressing questions about the extent of zadiff's involvement with the new government, pesishion reaffirmed that zadiff's experience and insights would be valuable. we will utilize his expertise as an advisor. our government is committed to engaging with anyone who has worked tirelessly for his country, no matter their perspective or belief system, we deeply
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appreciate those who have a sincere passion for iran, who are knowledgeable and capable, we will welcome them with open arms and seek their help and guiding the country through its current challenges. in a decree, following his presidency, pesishian had appointed mohammad jawad zarif as his deputy for strategic affairs and the chief of the presidential center. for strategic studies. zarif however, resigned from his role following pesishian's presentation of ministrial nominees to parliament for approval. he stated that his decision was to end his. involvement in domestic politics and to return to academia while refraaming his commitment to supporting president pesishiya. islam: close iran, indonesia ties faster unity among muslim nations. iranian president masud pazishian has stated recently that the expansion of relations between iran and indonesia in various fields will help foster
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unity among the muslim nations and promote global peace and stability. the iranian president made the remarks in a message to indonesian president jokovidodo on friday expressing his congratulations on the independence day of indonesia which commemorates the anniversary of the country's proclamation of independence on august 17th 1945. he pointed to historical bonds and issues of common interest between iran and indonesia as well as the huge capacities between two countries in various sectors and express hope that the two sides will further boost. close relations and eternal friendships and thank you for joining us in this section, please do stay tuned for the main narrative. addressing the iranian parliament during the session to vit his list of ministrial nominees, president described his proposed government as a government of national consensus representing all the iranian people. با اعلام لیست وزرا خب نشون
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داد که proposed list of ministers indicates that mr. pesishian operates beyond the partizan framework. in other words, he has demonstrated that he has not backtracked on his campaign promise of forming a consensus government, inclusive of all tastes and backgrounds. as you know, one of the key ministries in the country is the ministry of interior, and yet mr. pesishgan has nominated an individual from the opposing party for this position. this comes as a surprise. to many of his main supporters who had prepared themselves for this role, however, it simultaneously illustrates that president is a man of his word. president pesishian's description of his proposed government as national consensus highlights his commitment to inclusivity. he aims to appoint ministers from various backgrounds and political
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affiliations, ensuring that the new administration resonates with the sentiments of different segments of society, including marginalized groups, ethnic minorities, and youth. his approach seeks to unite desperate groups under a shared vision of progress and stability, focusing on common national interests while respecting individual identities. the iranian president's emphasis on consensus also serves as a strategy to build trust between the government and the parliament as well as between the government and the citizenry. by prioritizing collective interests, he aimed. to foster a more favorable relationship with law makers and enhance public confidence in the government's ability to address pressing issuesیان had already promised he was committed to forming national consensus government. national consensus may have various definitions, but
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it seems that by national consensus, he refers to selecting individuals who can effectively engage with different political currents. the country and whose primary focus is the implementation of the nation's overarching policies and the constitution. i believe that despite the pressures exerted by various groups, particularly from his own political affiliation, he has made every effort to choose, first those who are least controversial, second, those with expertise relevant to the proposed ministerial positions, third, those with a higher likelihood of securing votes of confidence from the parliament, and finally, those who can potentially... represent the entire society rather than just segment of it. with this in mind, dr. pesishgan's proposed cabinet members can indeed be regarded as the national consensus government. however, the president's commitment to national consensus government comes with challenges, particularly navigating the complex political landscape of iran, which includes various
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competing interests. he acknowledges that achieving true consensus involves dialogue, negotiation and we must acknowledge that he has done his utmost considering all the factors he faces as the president of iran. those of us who desired change should recognize that. assumption of the presidency represents the most significant shift we could have hoped for regardless of his cabinet members. further more, his selections for key
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ministries align with the expectations we have as his supporters. therefore, we should find satisfaction in his proposed list of ministers, even if it's not entirely ideal. among the notable nominations in president's proposed cabinet. is sayyad abbas arakchi for the position of ministry of foreign affairs, veteran diplomat and defender of the joint comprehensive plan of action, also known as iran's nuclear deal. adokchi, a pragmatic and experienced career diplomat served as the chief negotiator in nuclear talks between tehran and the world powers from 2013 to 2021. he played a crucial role in securing the 2015 nuclear deal, although this agreement was. ultimately derailed when the united states formally withdrew in 2018. in addition to his negotiating responsibilities, adochi has held diplomatic positions,
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including serving as iran's ambassador to japan and finland. currently he is the secretary of the strategic council on foreign relations. he holds a doctorate in political thought from the university of kent and is recognized for his openness to the west, which has garnered him favorable reputation among western officials. during. of foreign affairs was mr. arakchi. this selection aligns perfectly with mr. pesishian's presidential promises. he asserts that the country needs to attract foreign
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investments, but before that, we must eliminate the obstacles between the nation and the rest of the world, and to lift sanctions. in this context, by appointing mr. arakshi as his minister of foreign affairs, he signals to the world that his administration supports dialogue. and negotiations. after all, mr. arachchi has been a key figure in the country's international negotiations for the past 15 to 20 years. he has played a significant role in iran's nuclear talks. now he is taking the helm of the country's ministry of foreign affairs in an effort to further normalize and improve relations between tehran and the rest the world. however, adolg chief faces significant challenges, particularly within the... conservative faction of iranian politics, observers note that he may struggle to secure a vote of confidence in a parliament that contains many representatives who oppose the nuclear deal and advocate for
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a harder stance against the west. critics argue that adobits excessive flexibility in negotiations with the united statesی از critics are generally concerned about his optimism towards the west. additionally, they blame him for his influential role in the conclusion of the iran nuclear deal, which they view as poor agreement with the west. that said, mr.chi has made it clear that he is following the path outlined by the parliament and will not pursue an alternative course on his own. if this is the case, there should be no issue. after all, he is season diplomat capable of navigating the country's policies on the international stage. i would like to make another point here, the western. know mr.chi well, they are aware of his strengths and weaknesses and can therefore exploit them for their own interests. anyway, if the parliament approves of him, then
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that's acceptable and we will have no objections. as araqchi navigates these political waters, the extent of his support will be critical in shaping iran's future foreign policy and diplomatic engagements, especially in the ongoing context of nuclear negotiations and relations with the west. as president pesishian's new cabinet begins to take shape in the coming days, a wind of change is already blowing across the region. one can only hope for the best as the new administration takes the rains of power in iran. in the days and months ahead, we will continue to cover the development surrounding the new cabinet and its policies. this is just the beginning of new chapter for iran. while some western media outlets have hailed pesishian arrival, dubbing. as liberalizer aligned with the west, his cabinet choices tell a different story. several of pishkian's proposed ministerial appointies have a history of serving as deputies to ministers,
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ministries and state. entities that are currently under sanctions imposed by the united states and europe. this suggests spezishgan may be signaling a more pragmatic, continuity oriented approach rather than the drastic shift that some international observers had anticipated. the backgrounds of these prospective ministers indicate the new administration may be focused navigating iran's existing power structures and geopolitical alliances rather than pursuing a sharp break from the past. this new... approach has illicited range of reactions both within iran and globally as observers analyze the potential implications for the country's future direction. the final makeup of pesishian's cabinet after the parliamentary vetting process will be key factor in determining whether his presidency users in a new chapter for iran or represents a more measured continuation of the status quo. i believe we should set aside our
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personal and that is an interest to focus national priorities, as the leader of the islamic revolution stated, we must all support the new government. the success of this government reflects the success of our nation as a whole. if you pursue this path, the country will experience brighter days ahead. conversely, if we remain mired in partizan rivalry and competition, we cannot expect significant progress for the country. that's all for today, thank you for watching from the whole team, please do join us again same times next week to see what else is on. till next time, take care!
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to run and mp's grand vote of confidence to all ministers proposed by presidentan after five days of debates. several palestinians are killed in the latest is of the air rates on gaza where the death toll approaches 40,00 and 200 israel assassinates member of palestines feta movement an air strike on southern lebanon.