Resignation

Dutch PM Schoof resigns, hours after Wilders exits coalition

TEHRAN, Jun. 03 (MNA) – Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he would resign on Tuesday, just hours after anti-Muslim populist Geert Wilders pulled his PVV party out of the right-wing coalition, in a move that is likely to trigger snap elections.

South Korea’s acting president Han Duck-soo resigns

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – The acting President of South Korea, Han Duck-soo, announced on Thursday that he was stepping down.

Shin Bet chief Bar said planning to resign in next few weeks

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Zionist sources reported that Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar intends to resign in the next few weeks.

VP Zarif announces reason behind his resignation

TEHRAN, Mar. 02 (MNA) – Vice-President Javad Zarif says he has resigned on advice from the head of the Judiciary to relieve some of the pressure on the administration of President Masoud Pezeshkian.

British Minister resigns over overseas aid cut

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – The British minister responsible for international development quit on Friday after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision earlier this week to ramp up defense spending by slashing the foreign aid budget.

Romanian president announces resignation

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – President Klaus Iohannis announced he was resigning to spare the country of the crisis that would ensue as the Parliament is expected to vote for his impeachment.

Belarus' government resigns

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – The Belarusian government has resigned based on an order signed by Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko, the cabinet’s press service said in a statement.

Serbian prime minister announces his resignation

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic has announced that he is stepping down as chairman of the government.

62% of Israelis believe Netanyahu must step down

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – Some 62% of Israelis believe Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should resign due to his responsibility for the failures on October 7.

Bill Nelson steps down as NASA chief as Trump begins 2nd term

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Bill Nelson has stepped down as NASA administrator, ending a half-century of public service.

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Israel Army Chief of Staff announces resignation

TEHRAN, Jan. 21 (MNA) – Chief of the General Staff of 'Israel', Herzi Halevi, has announced his resignation, effective March 6.

Justin Trudeau says he'll resign

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced that he intends to resign as Liberal Party leader and prime minister once a new party leader is determined.

Canada PM Trudeau likely to announce resignation: source

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is increasingly likely to announce he intends to step down, though he has not made a final decision, a source familiar with Trudeau's thinking said on Sunday.

Senior Israeli intel. officer resigns over Gaza war failures

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – According to media reports, a senior Israeli intelligence officer serving with the Gaza Division has resigned from his post.

Austrian chancellor quits as coalition talks collapse

TEHRAN, Jan. 05 (MNA) – Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced that he will step down as talks between his People's Party and the Social Democrats to build a coalition failed to bring success.

Over 60% of French people want Macron's resignation: Poll

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – Over 60% of French residents support the resignation of the leader of the Fifth Republic, Emmanuel Macron. This is reported by the local newspaper Le Figaro with reference to an opinion poll.

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South Korean interior minister resigns

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – South Korea’s interior minister resigned on Sunday following the declaration of martial law that plunged the country into turmoil, according to a local media.

S. Korean defense chief offers resignation

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – South Korea's defense minister submitted resignation to President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday.

South Korean lawmakers call for President Yoon’s resignation

TEHRAN, Dec. 04 (MNA) – Protests continue to sweep Seoul as South Koreans call for president Yoon Suk Yeol’s resignation following his declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law in the country.

Japan's government resigns

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – The Japanese government, led by Shigeru Ishiba, has resigned ahead of a parliamentary vote on the prime minister’s candidacy during a special session, following early elections held on October 27.

Shigeru Ishiba elected Japan's new premier

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Japanese lawmakers on Tuesday elected Shigeru Ishiba as the country's new prime minister, succeeding Fumio Kishida.

Jordan PM submits resignation days after parliamentary polls

TEHRAN, Sep. 15 (MNA) – Jordan's Prime Minister Bisher Khasawnehh submitted his resignation on Sunday less than a week after parliamentary elections.

Swedish foreign minister unexpectedly resigns

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Sweden's Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom has announced his resignation as foreign minister and retirement from politics, offering no explanation.

Head of Israeli police intelligence division plans to resign

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The head of the Israeli police intelligence division said Wednesday that he plans to resign, in the latest resignations of top security and military officials in Israel.

Ukraine’s foreign minister tenders resignation: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba has submitted a letter of resignation, Ukraine’s Parliamentary Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk announced.

Israeli Ground Forces chief Yadai resigns from his position

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The chief of the Zionist regime’s Ground Forces, Major General Tamir Yadai, is resigning from his position due to personal reasons, the military says.

UK diplomat quits in protest against arms sales to Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 17 (MNA) – A high-ranking British diplomat has stepped down from the Foreign Office due to the United Kingdom’s ongoing arms sales to Israel, condemning the move as having “no justification.”

Sheikh Hasina hints at US role in her downfall

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, in her first public statement since her ouster, cites distorted statements and foreign pressures, especially the US in her resignation.