# Political infighting intensifies in Iran as economic pressures mount during war

https://mins.news/en/item/99158

- DW, 2026-10-14 05:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/iran-political-infighting-deepens-as-economic-woes-mount-during-war/a-79654461?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Iranian hardliners are pressing the government and calling for Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s removal. Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned, but President Masoud Pezeshkian remains under pressure. With the war continuing and diplomatic efforts making little headway, lawmakers are pursuing impeachment over Araghchi’s meeting with US negotiators, which critics say lacked official authorization.

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