US EditionIranian president sacks deputy for 'lavish' Antarctica cruise
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed Shahram Dabiri for a costly trip to Antarctica taken during an economic crisis, emphasizing that such trips are 'indefensible' and 'unjustifiable' given the economic pressures on the population.
- Dabiri's dismissal follows previous economic issues, including the removal of the Economy Minister amid soaring inflation and currency depreciation.
- Pezeshkian, elected to revive Iran's economy, condemned lavish travel by officials during a time of significant economic pressure on the population, stating that it contradicts the principle of simplicity for government officials.
- Images of Dabiri and his wife in front of a cruise ship circulated on social media, increasing pressure on Pezeshkian to act.
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Iran's president fires minister who went on vacation to Antarctica. "You can't do that given the economic challenges"
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has fired one of his deputies for taking a "lavish" trip to Antarctica with his wife during the Persian New Year, the BBC reports.
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Iran: Vice President to Come incognito on vacation to Argentina to Visit Ushuaia and Cruise to Antarctica · Global Voices
Iranian President Masud Pezeshkian made the decision after photos of the official in Tierra del Fuego were transcended. This is Shahram Dabiri, in charge of the country's parliamentary affairs. The Persian nation is going through an economic crisis and hyperinflation.
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