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Iran's Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs sacked for 'extravagant holiday'
Tehran, April 5: Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday removed his Vice President for Parliamentary Affairs Shahram Dabiri over his extravagant trip to the South Pole during the Nowruz (Persian New Year) holidays.
Wanted to relieve pressure on President Pezeshkian, says Iranian VP after submitting resignation
Tehran, March 3: Iranian Vice President Javad Zarif, who resigned Sunday night for the second time since his appointment in August last year, said on Monday that he took the decision on advice from the head of the country's judiciary to help relieve pressure on the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.