Iran's President Hassan Rouhani has rejected the resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
"The presidential office said the resignation had not been accepted," Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi said.
The top diplomat had announced his intention to step down on Instagram on Monday evening.
According to Iranian law, the resignation needs to be endorsed by the president for the move to go into effect.
Suspect in Monaco bombing found dead in Ukraine
A woman suspected of carrying out a bomb attack in Monaco last week that seriously injured a Ukrainian-born businessman has been found dead in Ukraine, and a military intelligence officer has been arrested in connection with her murder, authorities said on Tuesday.
Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit
Bombs exploded in Damascus on Tuesday morning as French President Emmanuel Macron met his Syrian President counterpart Ahmed al-Sharaa at the Syrian Presidential Palace.
French court shortens Le Pen's ban from office but orders electronic tag
A French appeal court on Tuesday upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but shortened her ban on running for public office, in theory preserving a path for the far-right leader to run in the 2027 presidential election.
Israeli strikes kill two people in Gaza, medics say
Israeli strikes killed at least two Palestinians in the Mawasi area of Khan Younis in southern Gaza on Tuesday, the territory's health officials said.
At least 5 dead in major landslide in India's Wayanad
At least five people have died after torrential rain triggered a major landslide in the south Indian state of Kerala.
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