President Pezeshkian appoints new deputies
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Aug 10, 2024
Tehran, IRNA -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has appointed new deputies as he is working on forming his cabinet nearly two weeks after taking the oath of office.
Pezeshkian, who was sworn in as Iran's 9th president on July 30, issued a verdict on Saturday, appointing Saeed Owhadi as his deputy and head of the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs.
Owhadi, 68, had previously served in the same post during the second term of former president Hassan Rouhani (2017-2021). He has also headed the country's Haj and Pilgrimage Organization.
In a separate verdict, President Pezeshkian appointed Hossein Afshin as his deputy for scientific, technological and knowledge-based economy affairs.
Also on Saturday, the president appointed Zahra Behrouz Azar as his deputy for women and family affairs. She has been a director of women affairs at the Tehran Municipality.
Pezeshkian is also expected to present the list of his picks for cabinet ministers to parliament for a vote of confidence within the next few days.
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