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Iran Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad Steps Down

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has stepped down, with Hamid Bovard, head of the National Iranian Oil Company, named acting minister, state media reported. No reason was provided for Paknejad's departure. He had held the position since August 2024. His resignation comes as Iran faces mounting economic pressure amid ongoing tensions with the US.