IRAN

New Oil Minister Favors Trade-Related Sales 

The Iranian Majlis (parliament) on 28 October confirmed the appointment of 22 of the 24 ministers proposed by Prime Minister Mir-Hossein Moussavi, for his new cabinet, including the new Oil Minister, Mr. Gholamreza Aghazadeh (MEES, 28 October). In a speech to the Majlis outlining his views on oil issues, Mr. Aghazadeh indicated that he favors a trade-related approach to oil sales, stating that "for the sake of the balance of trade...