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 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 c