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Gholamrez AgazadehIranian statesman
Date of Birth: 15.03.1949
Country:  Iran |
Content:
- Gholamreza Aghazadeh: Early Life and Education
- Political Career Post-Revolution
- Minister of Petroleum
- President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
- Resignation from AEOI
- Personal Life
Gholamreza Aghazadeh: Early Life and Education
Gholamreza Aghazadeh was born on March 15, 1949, in Khoy, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. In 1950, his family relocated to Tehran, where he enrolled at the University of Tehran. He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science.
Political Career Post-Revolution
After the 1979 Islamic Revolution, Aghazadeh held various government positions, including Director of the daily newspaper Islamic Republic, Deputy Foreign Minister for Administration and Financial Affairs, Minister without Portfolio for Executive Affairs, and Minister of Petroleum.
Minister of Petroleum
As Minister of Petroleum, Aghazadeh played a key role in managing Iran's oil sector, which is ranked third in global exports. He served for 12 years, from 1985 to 1997.
President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran
In 1997, Aghazadeh became the President of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), succeeding Reza Amrollahi. His appointment was reaffirmed by newly elected President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in August 2005.
Resignation from AEOI
On July 16, 2009, the semi-official Iranian Student News Agency reported that Aghazadeh had resigned for unspecified reasons. The resignation sparked global reactions amid heightened tensions over Iran's nuclear program.
