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masud pezishkian 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 sayid ibrahim raisi. just hours after pesishian's inauguration, israel assassinated hamas political leader ismail hany 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 have placed immense economic strain on the country. the iranian people now look to pesishian's administration which is taking shape. in the
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coming days to chart a new course, but who are the ministers pesishian has proposed to let his government? what message does the composition of his proposed cabinets send? could his team hurled a significant shift in iran's direction, and what have been reactions to pishgan'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 pesishkian unveiled his cabinet nominies 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 of plenary sessions on august 17th, the candidates were set to undergo scrutiny by the parliament specialized committees.
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the important point here, i believe, is that president pazeshian, 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 of should not jump to conclusions. we must wait and see if he will appoint younger deputies, directors and managers with the rest of the government body. if that happens, we can say,
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that he is pursuing change, though not with much fan fair. significant highlights from president pesicians 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 ministerial position for the first time in over 13 years. further more, 14 of the 19 nominees are entering ministrial roles for the first time, promising to bring...
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while i don't share mrs. sad's views on political matters, i 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, regardless of how masculine it may seem, such as the ministry of roads and urban development, this tabu has been broken of these 19 nominees, mr. rahim proposed for the
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ministry of justice, mr. khatib for the ministry of intelligence and energy come from the administration of the late president, experience, making them likely to succeed. regarding those who believe do not align 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
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the group. no one can play their instrument out of tune if they wish to remain part of the ensemble, therefore i'm not particularly concerned if some proposed minister. 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's proposed cabinet. 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
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government operations, believing that such values will enhance the trust and loyalty of the iranian people. we also sat with hamid raza taraqi, veteran politician a deputy of islamic. in the best possible manner. pesishian 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 wide spread frustration and a potential
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erosion of public trust and national stability. highlighting the numerous challenges facing the nation, pesishian pointed to significant imbalances in various sectors, including the economy. society, environment, education and culture. nevertheless, he praised the enduring patriotism of the iranian people, expressing confidence that the public would rally behind efforts to resolve these issues with the right strategies. mr. fardin, an iranian financial expert, he believes that president has gathered a great team to sear the country through the current economic problems. ministerial positions. dare say that this expectation was fulfilled, at least in the significant experience and efficiency for
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fields of economy and the capital market. individuals like mr. ham and to name few who are set to form the backbone of economic team. 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 expediency. as a person active in the capital market for more than three decades, mr. believes that dr. hemati could be a great candidate for the ministry of economic affairs and finance. markets, namely the capital market and the money market, we know that mr. ami has an acceptable track. record in the money market, according to experts in this field. by some accounts, he
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is among the best governors of the central bank of iran after the islamic revolution. as economist and university professor, he was critical of the economic situation over the past few years, and his criticisms show he has a good command of 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. in this week's episode of eurontech we're going to be taking a close look a robotic arm, a tool which has slowly but surely become an essential part of manufacturing and uh automated manufacturing in particular. so we're going to be taking a close look a bleeding edge one with seven degrees of freedom in this week's episode. don't miss it, the times are listed below. we have lot
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more to cover today, but let's just take moment to catch up on the latest headlines. hello everyone, welcome to the news section of this program. here we'll go over some important news headlines. iran front page, iranian parliament starts reviewing record of president pesishion'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. pesishkian threw his full support behind the ministerial picks and called for efforts to address the national and international challenges iran. is facing, he also noted that honesty and transparency on part of the government will
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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, pisishian said. number of mps spoke at the parliament session in support of and in opposition to the president's pics for ministerial posts. maire news, putin and invites peziskion to attend brick summit in russia. iran's ambassador to moscow khazim jaloli announced the official invitation of vladimir putin to masud 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 cazan russia from october 22nd to 24th. jalali pointed out that iran's membership in the bricks group is one of the successes of the. diplomatic apparatus saying that russia has defined many events in the frameworks of the
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group in 2024. tehran times pesishian says zarif 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 politic. 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, pishgan 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 app's appreciate those who have a sincere passion for iran, who are knowledgeable and capable,
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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 muhammad jawad zarif as his deputy for strategic affairs and the chief of the presidential center for strategic studies. zarif however, resigned from his rule 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 reafirming his commitment to supporting president pesishiya. islam pezishkian, close iran, indonesia ties faster unity among muslim nations. iranian president masud pesishian has stated recently that the expansion of relations between iran and indonesia in various fields will help foster unity among the muslim nations and promote global peace and stability. the iranian president made the above remarks in a
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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. the ministers indicates that
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operates beyond the partizan framework. in other words, 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.kan 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 affiliations ensuring that the new administration resonates with the sentiments of different segments of society, including marginalized groups, ethnic minorities and
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youth. his approach seeks to unite desperate groups under a shared provision 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 aims to foster a more favorable relationship with law makers and enhance public confidence in the government's ability to address pressing. he was committed to forming national consensus government. national consensus may have various definitions, but it seems that by national consensus, he refers to selecting individuals who can effectively engage with different political currents in the country, and whose
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primary focus is the implementation of the nation's overarching policies and the constitution. 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. pesishian'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 competing interests. he acknowledges that achieving true consensus involves dialogue, negotiation and compromise among different political
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actors. moreover, the success of his ministrial nominees will depend on the parliament's approval. those of us who decide change should recognize that his assumption of the presidency represents the most significant shift we could have hoped for regardless of his cabinet members. furthermore, his selections for key ministries align with the expectations we have as his supporters, therefore we should find satisfaction in his
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proposed list of ministers, even if it's not entirely ideal. among the notable nominations in president's proposed cabinet is saychi for the position of ministry of foreign affairs, veteran diplomat and defender of the joint comprehensive planet. action, also known as iran's nuclear deal. adolchi, 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 formerly withdrew in 2018. in addition to his negotiating responsibilities at. has held diplomatic positions, including serving as iran's ambassador to japan and finland. currently he is the secretary of the strategic council on foreign relations. he
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holds a doctorate in political thought from the university of kent and is recognized for his openness to the west, which has garnered him a favorable reputation among western officials. during muhammad jawad zarif's 10 year as foreign minister, adokchi emerged as the second most influential figure within the foreign ministry over. says: he asserts that the country needs to attract foreign investments, but before that, we must eliminate the obstacles between the nation and the rest of the world, and to lift
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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, adol 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
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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 westerners 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 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
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iran's future foreign policy and diplomatic engagements, especially in the ongoing context of nuclear negotiations and relations with the west. as president's new cabinet begins to take ship in the coming days, a wind of changes 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 him as liberalizer aligned with the west, his cabinet choices tell a different story. several of picishian's proposed ministrial. have a history of serving as deputies to ministers, ministries and state entities that are currently under sanctions imposed by the united states and europe. this suggests
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spezishgan may be signaling 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 nuance approach has ilicited 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 personal and partisan interest to focus national priorities. as the leader of the islamic revolution stated, we must all support the...
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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 against same times next week to see what else is on. till next time, take care, it is important to call out that the most serious humanitarian catastrophe facing the entire world at this point is the catastrophe facing the sudan. frankly speaking, those who
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talk about famon... must talk about its causes and about the militias responsible for it. israel's intense attacks kill nearly dozen palestinians in gaza with total death to one years 40,300. israel releases over 40 palestinian prisoners with some showing signs of torture and diseases.