The Iranian Parliament approved Mehrdad Bazrpash as the new minister of Road and Urban Development on Wednesday.


The Iranian legislators on Wednesday debated the qualifications of�Bazrpash as the proposed nominee to lead the Ministry of Road and Urban Development.

Bazrpash, 42, takes office with 187 votes in favor, 64 against, and 7 abstentions.

The former minister, Rostam Qassemi, resigned last month after his health deteriorated.

A ministerial nominee needs 50 percent plus one vote to win the vote of confidence from the Parliament.

 

 

By Tasnim News Agency�