Cabinet of Iran
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The Cabinet
of Iran
(officially: , Government of Iran) is a formal body composed of government officials, ministers, chosen and led by a President
. Its composition must be approved by a vote in the Parliament. According to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President may dismiss members of the cabinet, but must do so in writing, and new appointees must again be approved by the Parliament. Before 1989, under the former Iranian constitution, a Prime Minister had to be elected by the parliament, but this office has been removed by the current constitution.
The cabinet meets weekly on Saturdays in Tehran
. There may be additional meetings if circumstances require it. The president chairs the meetings.
was briefly appointed as first vice president, but opposed by a number of Majlis members and by the intelligence minister, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i. Mashaei followed orders to resign. Ahmadinejad then appointed Mashaei as chief of staff, and fired Mohseni-Eje'i.
On July 26, 2009, Ahmadinejad's government faced a legal problem after he sacked four ministers. Iran's constitution (Article 136) stipulates that, if more than half of its members are replaced, the cabinet may not meet or act before the Majlis approves the revised membership. The Vice Chairman of the Majlis announced that no cabinet meetings or decisions would be legal, pending such a reapproval.
The main list of 21 cabinet appointments was announced on August 19, 2009. On September 4, Parliament of Iran approved 18 of the 21 candidates and rejected three of them, including two women. Sousan Keshavarz
, Mohammad Aliabadi
, and Fatemeh Ajorlou
were not approved by Parliament for the Ministries of Education, Energy, and Welfare and Social Security respectively. Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi is the first woman approved by Parliament as a minister in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
would merge, as would Industries and Mines with Commerce
, and Welfare
with Labour
. On 13 May, he dismissed Masoud Mir Kazemi
(Minister of Petroleum), Aliakbar Mehrabian
(Minister Industry and Mines) and Sadeq Mahsouli (Minister of Welfare). On 15 May, he was announced he will be caretaker minister of the Petroleum Ministry.
Cabinet (government)
A Cabinet is a body of high ranking government officials, typically representing the executive branch. It can also sometimes be referred to as the Council of Ministers, an Executive Council, or an Executive Committee.- Overview :...
of Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
(officially: , Government of Iran) is a formal body composed of government officials, ministers, chosen and led by a President
President of Iran
The President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in, and the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; although subordinate to the Supreme Leader of Iran, who functions as the country's head of state...
. Its composition must be approved by a vote in the Parliament. According to the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the President may dismiss members of the cabinet, but must do so in writing, and new appointees must again be approved by the Parliament. Before 1989, under the former Iranian constitution, a Prime Minister had to be elected by the parliament, but this office has been removed by the current constitution.
The cabinet meets weekly on Saturdays in Tehran
Tehran
Tehran , sometimes spelled Teheran, is the capital of Iran and Tehran Province. With an estimated population of 8,429,807; it is also Iran's largest urban area and city, one of the largest cities in Western Asia, and is the world's 19th largest city.In the 20th century, Tehran was subject to...
. There may be additional meetings if circumstances require it. The president chairs the meetings.
2009 appointments
President Ahmadinejad announced controversial ministerial appointments for his second term. Esfandiar Rahim MashaeiEsfandiar Rahim Mashaei
Esfandiar Rahim Mashaei is a top adviser, and close confident of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He is currently Ahmadinejad's Chief of Staff. He served as the head of the Presidential Center from 2009 to 2011, and was First Vice President of Iran for one week in 2009 before he was ordered...
was briefly appointed as first vice president, but opposed by a number of Majlis members and by the intelligence minister, Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i. Mashaei followed orders to resign. Ahmadinejad then appointed Mashaei as chief of staff, and fired Mohseni-Eje'i.
On July 26, 2009, Ahmadinejad's government faced a legal problem after he sacked four ministers. Iran's constitution (Article 136) stipulates that, if more than half of its members are replaced, the cabinet may not meet or act before the Majlis approves the revised membership. The Vice Chairman of the Majlis announced that no cabinet meetings or decisions would be legal, pending such a reapproval.
The main list of 21 cabinet appointments was announced on August 19, 2009. On September 4, Parliament of Iran approved 18 of the 21 candidates and rejected three of them, including two women. Sousan Keshavarz
Sousan Keshavarz
Sousan Keshavarz was the 2009 nominee of Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as Minister of Education. She was voted down by the Majlis of Iran on September 3, 2009 with 49 favoring, 209 opposing, and 28 abstaining votes.-Nomination:...
, Mohammad Aliabadi
Mohammad Aliabadi
Mohammad Aliabadi is former Vice President and Head of Physical Education Organization of Iran. He is also President of the National Olympic Committee of Islamic Republic of Iran. As of 14 July 2011, He is Vice President of Olympic Council of Asia.-References:...
, and Fatemeh Ajorlou
Fatemeh Ajorlou
Fatemeh Ajorlou is a conservative female member of the Iranian parliament representing Karaj, near Tehran. She is Rapporteur of the Majlis Women Faction...
were not approved by Parliament for the Ministries of Education, Energy, and Welfare and Social Security respectively. Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi is the first woman approved by Parliament as a minister in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
2011 merges and dismissals
On 9 May, Ahmedinejad announced Ministries of Petroleum and EnergyMinistry of Energy (Iran)
Ministry of Energy of Iran , is the main organ of the Government in charge of the regulation and implementation of policies applicable to energy, electricity, water and wasterewater services....
would merge, as would Industries and Mines with Commerce
Ministry of Commerce (Iran)
The Ministry of Commerce of Iran was the main organ of the Government in charge of the regulation and implementation of policies applicable to domestic and foreign trade...
, and Welfare
Ministry of Welfare and Social Security (Iran)
The Ministry of Welfare and Social Security established in 2004 and dissolved in 2011, was an Iranian government body responsible for the oversight of Social security in Iran.-See also:*Social security in Iran*Health care in Iran*Subsidy reform plan...
with Labour
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (Iran)
Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of Iran , was the main organ of Iranian Government in charge of the regulation and implementation of policies applicable to labour and social affairs.-History:...
. On 13 May, he dismissed Masoud Mir Kazemi
Masoud Mir Kazemi
Masoud Mir Kazemi is an Iranian politician who was Minister of Petroleum from 2009 to 2011, replacing Gholamhossein Nozari after President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was re-elected. Kazemi had previously headed Shahed University and headed Iran's Ministry of Commerce...
(Minister of Petroleum), Aliakbar Mehrabian
Aliakbar Mehrabian
Ali Akbar Mehrabian is an Iranian politician who wasMinister of Industries and Mines from 2 November 2007 to 3 August 2011. President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad has proposed he retain this post in the 2009 cabinet...
(Minister Industry and Mines) and Sadeq Mahsouli (Minister of Welfare). On 15 May, he was announced he will be caretaker minister of the Petroleum Ministry.
Officials
| CoA | Office | Incumbent | Since | |
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| Presidency | ||||
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President President of Iran The President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in, and the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; although subordinate to the Supreme Leader of Iran, who functions as the country's head of state... |
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad | 2005 | |
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First Vice President Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Reza Rahimi | 2009 | |
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Chief of Staff President of Iran The President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in, and the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; although subordinate to the Supreme Leader of Iran, who functions as the country's head of state... |
Rahim Mashaei | 2009 | |
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Head of Presidential Center President of Iran The President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in, and the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; although subordinate to the Supreme Leader of Iran, who functions as the country's head of state... |
Hamid Baqai Hamid Baqai Hamid Baqai is an Iranian politician who was Head of Presidential Center since 9 April 2011. He has been described as a pragmatic, moderate Conservative with "liberal views on cultural and social issues" Before his appointment in office, He was Head of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization... |
2011 | |
| Ministers | ||||
| Agricultural Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture (Iran) The Ministry of Jihad-e-Agriculture established in 2001, is an Iranian government body responsible for the oversight of Agriculture in Iran... |
Sadeq Khalilian | 2009 | ||
| Communication Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (Iran) The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology established in 1908, is the Ministry of Information and Communication of the Islamic Republic of Iran... |
Reza Taqipour | 2009 | ||
| Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare (Iran) The Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare is an Iranian government body responsible for the oversight of Cooperative business, regulation and implementation of policies applicable to labour and social affairs and oversight of Social security in Iran that formed on 3 August 2011.... |
Reza Sheykholeslam Reza Sheykholeslam Reza Sheykholeslam is an Iranian politician who is the current Minister of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare since 3 August 2011. Before that, he was Minister of Labour and Social Affairs in the second cabinet of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from 2009 to 2011.-Early life:He was born on 1 January 1967... |
2011 | ||
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Culture Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance The Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance is the ministry of Culture of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is responsible for restricting access to any media of which the Islamic Regime in Tehran does not approve.... |
Mohammad Sasani | 2009 | |
| Defense Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics The Ministry of Defense and Armed Forces Logistics is the defence ministry of the Islamic Republic of Iran. It was formed in 1989 and has control both over Iran's regular forces and over its Revolutionary Guard, particularly bringing the latter under the overall defence umbrella by reducing its... |
Ahmad Vahidi Ahmad Vahidi Ahmad Vahidi is an Iranian politician and former commander of the Revolutionary Guards. He is the current Minister of Defense of Iran, having held the post since August 9, 2009.-Early life:... |
2009 | ||
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Finance Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance (Iran) The Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finances function are:*acting as the state treasury,*public finance,*economic and financial policy making,*implementing tax policies,*in charge of foreign direct investment,... |
Shamseddin Hosseini Shamseddin Hosseini Seyyed Shamseddin Hosseini is an Iranian politician. He is currently the Minister of Economic Affairs and Finance.Hosseini has previous taught at Islamic Azad University, Payame Noor University and Allameh Tabatabai University.... |
2008 | |
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Education Ministry of Education (Iran) The Ministry of Education established in 1964, is an Iranian government body responsible for the oversight of K-12 education in Iran.-External links:*... |
Hamid-Reza Haji Babaee Hamid-Reza Haji Babaee Hamid-Reza Haji Babaee is an Iranian politician who is the current Minister of Education. He was Member of the Parliament of Iran from 1996 until 2009 when he was nominated as Minister of Education by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and was confirmed by Parliament. He was Head of Education Commission in the... |
2009 | |
| Energy Ministry of Energy (Iran) Ministry of Energy of Iran , is the main organ of the Government in charge of the regulation and implementation of policies applicable to energy, electricity, water and wasterewater services.... |
Majid Namjoo Majid Namjoo Majid Namjoo is an Iranian politician who is currently the Minister of Energy since 24 August 2009.He was member of Kerman City Council from 2001 to 2008 and became Deputy Minister of Energy in February 2008... |
2009 | ||
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Foreign Affairs Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Iran) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is an Iranian government ministry. The Minister for Foreign Affairs is the Cabinet member in charge.... |
Ali Akbar Salehi Ali Akbar Salehi Ali Akbar Salehi is an Iranian politician, diplomat and academic and the current Minister of Foreign Affairs since 13 December 2010. Previous to his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, he was Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran from 16 July 2009 to 13 December 2010... |
2010 | |
| Health Ministry of Health and Medical Education The Ministry of Health and Medical Education has executive responsibility for health and medical education within the Iranian government.Iran's health system is highly centralized, and almost all decisions regarding general... |
Marzieh Vahid Dastjerdi | 2009 | ||
| Industries and Business Ministry of Industries and Business (Iran) The Ministry of Industries and Business is an Iranian government body responsible for regulation and implementation of policies applicable to domestic and foreign trade and also regulation and implementation of policies applicable to industrial and mine sectors that formed on 3 August 2011.... |
Mehdi Ghazanfari Mehdi Ghazanfari Mehdi Ghazanfari is an Iranian politician who is the current Minister of Industries and Business since 3 August 2011. He was Minister of Commerce in the second cabinet of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from 9 August 2009 to 3 August 2011.-References:... |
2011 | ||
| Intelligence | Heyder Moslehi Heyder Moslehi Hojjatol-Islam Heydar Moslehi is the head of the Ministry of Intelligence in Iran. He was originally appointed on 5 August 2009. He resigned from his position on 17 April 2011 after being asked to resign by Iran's president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. He was reinstated in his position by the Supreme... |
2009 | ||
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Interior Ministry of Interior (Iran) The Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran is in charge of performing, supervising and reporting elections, and policing, among other responsibilities related to the interior.... |
Mostafa Mohammad Najjar | 2009 | |
| Justice Ministry of Justice (Iran) Minister of Justice of the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for prosecuting the government cases. In other words, the justice minister is the attorney-general of the country. However, he has nothing to do with policing which is the responsibility of the Interior minister of the Islamic... |
Morteza Bakhtiari | 2009 | ||
| Petroleum Ministry of Petroleum of Iran The Ministry of Petroleum manages the oil industry, the producer of oil and petrochemical products. MoP is in charge of all issues pertaining to exploration, extraction, exploitation, distribution and exportation of crude oil and oil products. In addition, according to the "", issuing import... |
Rostam Ghasemi Rostam Ghasemi Rostam Ghasemi is an Iranian military officer and politician who is the current Minister of Petroleum since 3 August 2011. He was Head of the Khatam Anbia Troops in the Iranian Revolutionary Guard from 2007 to 2011.... |
2011 | ||
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Science Ministry of Science, Research and Technology (Iran) The Ministry of Science, Research and Technology is the government ministry of science, research and technology in the Islamic Republic of Iran... |
Kamran Daneshjoo Kamran Daneshjoo Kamran Daneshjoo is an Iranian university professor who is currently serving as Iran's minister of Science, Research, and Technology.-Education:... |
2009 | |
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Transportation and Housing Ministry of Transportation and Housing (Iran) The Ministry of Transportation and Housing is an Iranian government body responsible for the oversight of Construction industry, roadway, railway, airway and seaway transport inside the country and transport connections between Iran and other countries that formed on 27 June 2011.-See... |
Ali Nikzad Ali Nikzad Ali Nikzad is an Iranian politician and academic and the current Minister of Transportation and Housing. He was Minister of Housing and Urban Development from August 2009 to June 2011. He was also Acting Minister of Roads and Transportation from February to June 2011... |
2011 | |
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Youth Affairs andn Sports Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (Iran) The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is the government ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in the Islamic Republic of Iran.... |
Mohammad Abbasi Mohammad Abbasi Mohammad Abbasi is an Iranian politician who is the current Acting Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports. He was Minister of Cooperatives in the first and second Cabinet of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad from 2005 to 2011... |
2011 | |
| Heads of Organisations | ||||
| Atomic Energy Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Fereydoon Abbasi Fereydoon Abbasi Fereydoon Abbasi-Davani is an Iranian nuclear scientist and current Vice President and Head of Atomic Energy Organization.-Academic and Early Career:... |
2011 | ||
| National Elites Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Nasrin Soltankhah Nasrin Soltankhah Nasrin Soltankhan is an Iranian politician who presently holds positions in both the local and the executive branch of the Iranian government.-Cabinet position:... |
2009 | ||
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National Strategic Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Parviz Davoodi Parviz Davoodi Parviz Davoodi is an Iranian hardline conservative politician.He was born in Tehran to an Iranian Azeri family from Astara, Ardebil, northern Iran. He served as the First Vice President of Iran from September 11, 2005 to July 17, 2009. He is also an economist at Shahid Beheshti University.... |
2009 | |
| IRIB | Ezzatollah Zarghami Ezzatollah Zarghami Ezzatollah Zarghami has been the head of IRIB, the media corporation in charge of controlling Iranian national radio and television broadcasting, since 2004. His predecessor was Ali Larijani.... |
2004 | ||
| Environmental Protection Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Mohammad-Javad Mohammadizadeh Mohammad-Javad Mohammadizadeh Mohammad-Javad Mohammadizadeh is the current Vice President and Head of Environmental Protection Organization of Iran since August 2009 when replace replace by Fatemeh Javadi. He was formally Governor of Razavi Khorasan Province.-External links:*... |
2009 | ||
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Women and Family Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Maryam Mojtahed Zadeh | 2008 | |
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Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Hossein Dehghan | 2009 | |
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Cultural Heritage and Tourism Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Ruhollah Ahmadzadeh Ruhollah Ahmadzadeh Hamid Baqai is an Iranian politician.He was governor of Fars province.He was appointed Head of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization on 19 May 2011, by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.-External links:*, Press TV, May 23, 2011... |
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Parliamentary Affairs Vice President of Iran Vice President of Iran is defined by article 124 of the Iranian constitution, as anyone appointed by the President to lead an organization related to Presidential affairs. , there are 12 Vice Presidents in Iran... |
Mohammad-Reza Taj-oldini | 2009 | |
See also
- Ministers of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2005-2009)
- President of IranPresident of IranThe President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in, and the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; although subordinate to the Supreme Leader of Iran, who functions as the country's head of state...
- Parliament of Iran
External links
- Memorandum of the foreign trade regime of Iran - 145-page official PDF document describing all Ministries and institutes affiliated to the Government of Iran and their functions.
See also
- Ministers of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2005-2009)
- President of IranPresident of IranThe President of Iran is the highest popularly elected official in, and the head of government of the Islamic Republic of Iran; although subordinate to the Supreme Leader of Iran, who functions as the country's head of state...
- Parliament of Iran
External links
- Memorandum of the foreign trade regime of Iran - 145-page official PDF document describing all Ministries and institutes affiliated to the Government of Iran and their functions.