Under the deal, Iran limited its enrichment of uranium in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions. Even before President Donald Trump pulled America from the accord in May, uncertainty over its future caused the rial to crater, fueling sporadic, nationwide protests. Reformist President Mohammad Khatami faced similar pressures in his second term, which then gave way to hard-line populist President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Nine hard-line lawmakers have put forward a measure to disqualify Rouhani as president. “In the spring, parallel with intensifying pressures and problems, Rouhani may resign or the (government’s) structure may change,” he said.

Source: National Post February 24, 2019 07:07 UTC