Health Minister Apologizes Following Aide’s Remarks to Journalist
In a demonstration of political and administrative accountability, Iran’s Minister of Health, Dr. Mohammadreza Zafarghandi, has issued a public apology following comments made by a ministry official towards a journalist.
A Commitment to Accountability
The apology was made on the minister’s official account on the social media platform “X.” Dr. Zafarghandi emphasized that responsiveness and offering apologies are essential pillars of the country’s political and administrative culture, as well as the principles of public service.
Official Statement of Regret
In his post, the Minister directly addressed the recent incident, which occurred during a press conference held by a deputy of the ministry. He stated, “I am sorry for what happened at the deputy minister’s press conference and apologize to the respected journalist, media professionals, and public opinion.”
This move underscores the government’s commitment to maintaining respectful and constructive relations with the press and the public.