Iran's Foreign Minister Zarif resigns

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced his resignation unexpectedly yesterday.

"Many thanks for the generosity of the dear and brave people of Iran and its authorities over the past 67 months. I sincerely apologise for the inability to continue serving and for all the shortcomings during my service. Be happy and worthy," he wrote on his Instagram page.

He gave no specific reasons for his decision, Reuters reported.