Iranian state television claimed that Mohsen Paknejad, who has served as oil minister since August 2024, had already tried to resign before due to personal reasons, a request which Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian refused. However, the presidential office claims to have accepted the resignation after Paknejad insisted.
"With acceptance of Mohsen Paknejad's resignation by Dr. Pezeshkian [the country's president], Hamid Bovard has been appointed as acting oil minister," Iranian state media said, citing an official from the presidential office. The presidential official praised Paknejad's "efforts and sincere service."
