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Iran's Rouhani appoints new economy minister in reshuffle

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani seen in this Reuters file photo
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani seen in this Reuters file photo

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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani appointed Farhad Dejpasand as the new economy and finance minister in a cabinet reshuffle on Sunday, state television reported.

Rouhani also appointed a new urban development and roads minister and an industry, mines, and trade minister.

Mohammad Shariatmadari, the outgoing economy minister, has been nominated to head the Labour, Cooperatives and Social Affairs Ministry.

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