Deputy oil minister sacked as political upheaval continues in Iran; No reason provided; Torkan had served for two years

摘要

Dubai-Iranian Oil Minister Gholamhossein Nozari has replaced Deputy Oil Minister Akbar Torkan, appointing an interim deputy in his place, the oil ministry's news agency Shana reported without giving an explanation for the sudden move. Shana said only that Nozari had made the announcement June 21 to remove Torkan from the post he has held for the last two years.