Iran Appoints New Caretaker Minister Amid Oil Minister's Surprise Resignation
Iran's Oil Minister, Paknejad, has resigned his position without citing any reason. According to Seyyed Mehdi Tabatabaei, deputy for communications and information in the president's office, Pezeshkian accepted the resignation and issued a decree appointing Bovard as caretaker minister.
Bovard previously served as managing director of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC). The appointment was made under Article 135 of the Constitution, with Pezeshkian citing Bovard's commitment, competence, and executive record. No further details were provided regarding Paknejad's resignation.