Iranian Minister of Petroleum Bijan Zangeneh issued a decree appointing Mohammad Taeb as the director general of OPEC Affairs at the Iranian Ministry of Petroleum.

In the decree, Mr. Zangeneh highlighted Mr. Taeb"s commitment, capabilities and expertise for the post.

He also expressed optimism that he would be successful in his new position.

Since March, Mr. Taeb has been serving as the caretaker of the post.