Iran's new president retains Eslami as head of atomic energy agency
According to ISNA, Masoud Pezeshkian -- the recently elected president of Iran -- has chosen to keep Mohammad Eslami as the leader of the country's Atomic Energy Organization (AEOI).
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- Published Date: 05:04 | 10 August 2024
- Modified Date: 05:04 | 10 August 2024
President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his appointment letter published by ISNA, said he was keeping Eslami on the job "due to his qualifications, valuable managerial experiences and executive record."
Eslami held the same position in the previous administration of Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash in May.
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