Iran International:

A senior media adviser in Iran’s government resigned on Friday after mounting disputes over the administration’s communications direction and recent appointments, adding to a growing wave of departures across President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration.

Fayyaz Zahed sent his resignation to the head of the government information council, citing pressure over his public positions and what he described as limits on his ability to express independent views.

“My understanding was that I would be able to maintain my identity and independence in presenting my opinions, but it seems my remarks and occasional writings have caused dissatisfaction,” Zahed said.

Dispute over key appointment

Hours before stepping down, Zahed criticized the appointment of a presidential deputy and head of a strategic energy body. Zahed wrote in a post on X that the decision amounted to a “misstep” and said he felt “ashamed” by it. The post referred to Saghab Esfahani’s senior role under late president Ebrahim Raisi and appeared to challenge President Masoud Pezeshkian’s approach to political inclusion.

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