12/08/2013 19:02
Iran’s Rohani appoints female deputy
Iranian President Hassan Rohani has appointed a female as his deputy, the Fars News Agency reported on Monday, according to Haaretz.
Rohani appointed Elham Aminzadeh his vice-president for legal affairs, citing her scientific competence, judicial qualifications and legislative experience, as well as her "moral merits."
Aminzadeh will have to be approved by Iranian lawmakers before being appointed, Monday's report said, as will all members of Rohani's proposed cabinet.