Parliament of Iran suspended the impeachment proceedings against Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, Mehr news agency reports.

Earlier 25 Iranian lawmakers signed a motion to impeach Salehi after he appointed Mohammad Sharif Malekzadeh as his deputy.

Iranian FM promised to dismiss Malekzadeh, in case his infringements of the law are proven.

During a meeting with members of Iranian Parliament National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, Salehi was informed of the reasons for his impeachment.