Iran's Khamenei wants govt to serve full tenure amid criticism towards Rouhani

The incumbent Iranian government should work until its tenure is over, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei told lawmakers on Sunday amid hardliners' criticism toward the cabinet.

The incumbent Iran government should work until its tenure is over, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei told lawmakers on Sunday amid hardliners' criticism toward the cabinet.

The newly elected Iran parliament is dominated by the conservatives, who are considered opponents of moderate President Hassan Rouh.

"I am firmly convinced that governments should fulfill their duties until the end [of their term]," Khamenei said in a video conference with the legislature.

The supreme leader noted that the legislative and executive authorities should work together in a way that does not harm the country.

Rouh has been recently facing heavy criticism in light of a sharp fall of the rial, shortages of foreign currency, the situation in the housing sector and other economic issues. Pressure is also increasing over the coronavirus response and foreign policy, including the nuclear deal.

Over the past weeks, the ministers of foreign affairs, energy and oil have been summoned to the parliament. Now, the lawmakers demand that Rouh come to parliament with a report. (Sputnik/)

( With inputs from ANI )