Iran economy minister impeached

AFP  |  Tehran 

impeached today in the latest blow to the embattled government as it struggles to face down a mounting economic crisis.

Karbasian lost the vote of confidence, which was carried live on state radio, by 137 votes to 121, with two abstentions, becoming the in Hassan Rouhani's cabinet to be impeached this month.

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First Published: Sun, August 26 2018. 14:05 IST