New petroleum minister, decrying 'enemy attacks' on Iran's oil industry, vows to boost output by 400,000 bpd

He replaces Jawad Owji at the nation’s high-profile Petroleum Ministry, which has a key role to play in the oil cartel Opec

Mohsen Paknejad, Iran's new Petroleum Minister.
Mohsen Paknejad, Iran's new Petroleum Minister.Photo: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 23 August 2024, 08:37Updated 23 August 2024, 09:14
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