Iran Lawmakers Approve Third Rohani Science Minister Pick
dominated parliament has approved a new science minister after rejecting pro-reform President Hassan Rohani's two previous nominees for the job. Lawmakers on November 26 confirmed Iranian Red Crescent chief Mohammad Farhadi in the post by a vote of 197 to 28. The science minister is also responsible for Iran's universities and students, whose political activities are closely watched by the regime. Farhadi served as health minister from 1997 to 2001 under reformist president Mohammad Khatami. Earlier this month, the parliament overwhelmingly ...
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