The Cabinet of Iran is headed by President Masoud Pezeshkian and First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref.

Ministers of Iran

• Agriculture Jihad: Gholamreza Nouri Ghezeljeh
• Communications and Information Technology: Sattar Hashemi
• Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare: Ahmad Meydari
• Culture and Islamic Guidance: Abbas Salehi
• Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts: Reza Salehi Amiri
• Defense and Armed Forces Logistics: Mehrdad Akhlaghi (Acting)
• Economic Affairs and Finance: Seyed Ali Madanizadeh
• Education: Alireza Kazemi
• Energy: Abbas Aliabadi
• Foreign Affairs: Abbas Araghchi
• Health and Medical Education: Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi
• Industry, Mine, and Trade: Mohammad Atabak
• Intelligence: Esmaeil Khatib
• Interior: Eskandar Momeni
• Justice: Amin Hossein Rahimi
• Petroleum: Hamid Bovard (Acting)
• Roads and Urban Development: Farzaneh Sadegh
• Science, Research, and Technology: Hossein Simaei-Sarraf
• Sports and Youth: Ahmad Donyamali

Key Vice Presidents & Heads of Organizations

• Vice President for Strategic Affairs: Mohsen Esmaeili
• Vice President for Executive Affairs: Mohammad Ja’far Ghaempanah
• Vice President & Head of Plan and Budget Organization: Hamid Pourmohammadi
• Vice President & Head of Atomic Energy Organization: Mohammad Eslami
• Vice President for Legal Affairs: Majid Ansari
• Vice President & Head of Department of Environment: Shina Ansari

Governance in Transition: A Look at Masoud Pezeshkian’s Cabinet

When President Masoud Pezeshkian assumed office in July 2024, his administration signaled a pragmatic shift within the complex political framework of the Islamic Republic. Positioning his platform around domestic economic stabilization, social cohesion, and structured external diplomacy, Pezeshkian formed a cabinet that blends technocratic specialists with seasoned political figures to navigate an era defined by geopolitical turbulence and internal reform demands.

Economic Stabilization and Resource Management

Economic management remains the primary focus of the administration. Under the guidance of minister Seyed Ali Madanizadeh (Economic Affairs and Finance), Mohammad Atabak (Industry, Mine, and Trade), and Ahmad Meydari (Cooperatives, Labour, and Social Welfare), the economic team faces the task of curbing inflation, managing structural budget deficits, and fostering market resilience.

Key initiatives focus on maintaining foreign exchange stability, securing essential goods, and leveraging regional economic frameworks—such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO)—to mitigate the impact of international sanctions and trade constraints.

Foreign Policy and Regional Strategy

Heading the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abbas Araghchi brings extensive diplomatic experience to Iran’s international affairs. Araghchi’s posture focuses on balanced engagement: preserving critical regional alliances while maintaining open channels for nuclear negotiation and sanction-relief talks with Western stakeholders. The foreign ministry emphasizes regional de-escalation, maritime security, and enhanced trade partnerships across Eurasia and the Global South.

Defense, Security, and Domestic Oversight

The defense and security portfolio—overseen by the Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics alongside Esmaeil Khatib (Intelligence) and Eskandar Momeni (Interior)—navigates high-stakes regional tensions and domestic security enforcement. The administration continues to prioritize defense modernization and border infrastructure while managing internal law enforcement and social policy under the broad directive of national cohesion.

Social Infrastructure, Science, and Development

Pezeshkian’s social and cultural appointments, including Farzaneh Sadegh (Roads and Urban Development)—notable as one of the few women appointed to lead a major infrastructure ministry—along with Hossein Simaei-Sarraf (Science, Research, and Technology) and Mohammad-Reza Zafarghandi (Health), center on modernizing public services, expanding healthcare infrastructure, and addressing housing deficits.

Key Policy Mandates at a Glance

Ministry Domain	Key Leadership Focus	Core Priorities
Foreign Affairs	Abbas Araghchi	Sanctions easing, regional de-escalation, BRICS integration.
Economy & Trade	Seyed Ali Madanizadeh & Mohammad Atabak	Inflation control, currency stabilization, trade diversification.
Urban & Infrastructure	Farzaneh Sadegh	Housing project acceleration, transit network expansion.
Social Welfare & Labour	Ahmad Meydari	Subsidy management, labor reforms, social security coverage.