caretaker government

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By contrast, Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, who is the most senior member of the current civilian caretaker government, has had little to say on military affairs and has largely been sidelined, diplomats say.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Attempts by the caretaker government led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus to enact democratic reforms have been met with limited success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Until a new coalition is formed, the caretaker government led by Dick Schoof is in charge.

From Barron's • Nov. 3, 2025

If the government does collapse, President Macron faces the choice of either leaving Bayrou in place as head of a caretaker government, naming another prime minister or calling new elections.

From BBC • Aug. 26, 2025

The caretaker government met in council and desperately made guesses.

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