IRAN

New Appointments Follow Change of Oil Minister 

The confirmation of Mr. Gholamreza Aghazadeh as Iran's new Oil Minister (MEES, 4 November) has been followed by four new appointments to senior positions in the oil sector. The Director for International Affairs at the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC), Mr. Allah-Karam Mirzae, is to be replaced by Mr. Hossein Kazempour Ardebili, who will also hold the title Deputy Minister for International Affairs. Mr. Reza Mostajaran becomes...