Abolfazl Amouei appointed as parliament speaker’s special assistant for international affairs

TEHRAN – Speaker of the Iranian parliament Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has appointed Abolfazl Amouei as his Special Assistant for International Affairs.

The appointment follows a recent call from Iran’s Supreme Leader, urging Parliament to strengthen its influence in global matters and foreign policy. 

Amouei, a seasoned diplomat and former Tehran representative in Iran’s 11th parliament, brings extensive experience to the role, having served as spokesperson for the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee.

Amouei also has a background in journalism, having previously held the position of editor-in-chief at the Tehran Times.