�The proposed minister for education could not receive a vote of confidence from members of Majlis (Iranian Parliament) on Tuesday.






Massoud Fayyazi who was picked�by�President Ebrahim Raisi as the minister of education was rejected by�the lawmakers.

From the 260 votes cast in�Majlis' open session this morning in Tehran, 112� were in favor of Fayyazi and�140 were against him; five parliamentarians abstained from voting.

Speaking at the session to defend his pick, President Raisi said he is more hopeful than ever about solving the countries problem.



 

Source: Mehr