An Iranian official who was key to the country's 2015 nuclear deal with world powers has reportedly tendered his resignation from the government of reformist President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Following the dismissal of Iran's economy minister, influential Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif has also announced his resignation, according to state news agency IRNA. Zarif submitted his resignation to President Masoud Pezeshkian,

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s former foreign minister and a key architect of the 2015 nuclear deal, has stepped down from his role as vice

Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran's former foreign minister pivotal to the 2015 nuclear deal, reportedly resigned amid mounting hard-liner pressure. His departure highlights Tehran's retreat from the West, exacerbated by President Trump's sanctions.

The administration of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian suffered a second blow in as many days with the resignation Monday of Mohammad Javad Zarif, Iran’s vice president for strategic affairs. His departure comes after the impeachment on Sunday of another Pezeshkian ally,

Zarif noted that the last six months had been particularly challenging, characterized by what he described as “ridiculous insults, slanders, and threats” directed at him and his family.

Iran's former foreign minister Zarif resigns as vice president after facing pressure, insults, and threats, ending a 40-year service.

Iran’s veteran diplomat Mohammad Javad Zarif stepped down as vice president a day after parliament ousted the finance minister, signaling a growing rift between hardliners and moderates in the Islamic Republic.

Zarif said he had 'faced the most horrible insults, slander and threats against myself and my family, and I have gone through the most bitter period of my 40 years of service.'