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Bijan Namdar Zangeneh

Iranian politician

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Bijan Namdar Zangeneh (Persian: بيژن نامدار زنگنه; born 21 September 1952) is an Iranian politician, who served as minister, at different cabinets after the Islamic Revolution, for 30 years. He lately served as Minister of Petroleum from 2013 to 2021 in the cabinet led by Hassan Rouhani.

Quick facts

Born
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Place of birth
Kermanshah wd
Citizenship
Iran wd
Occupation
politician, businessperson, engineer wd
Political party
Executives of Construction Party wd
Education
University of Tehran wd

Positions held wd

  • Minister of Petroleum of Iran (15 August 2013 – 25 August 2021)
  • Minister of Petroleum of Iran (20 August 1997 – 24 August 2005)
  • Minister of Energy (Iran) (20 September 1988 – 20 August 1997)

About

Zangeneh is under US sanctions.

Questions

When was Bijan Namdar Zangeneh born?
Bijan Namdar Zangeneh was born on 15 March 1953 in Kermanshah.
What positions has Bijan Namdar Zangeneh held?
Positions held by Bijan Namdar Zangeneh include: Minister of Petroleum of Iran (2013–2021); Minister of Petroleum of Iran (1997–2005); Minister of Energy (Iran) (1988–1997).
Where did Bijan Namdar Zangeneh study?
Bijan Namdar Zangeneh was educated at University of Tehran.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia (English): Bijan Namdar Zangeneh · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4907167 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: Bijan Namdar Zangeneh 2019 (cropped).jpg by Hamid Tavakoli (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated · facts checked 8 November 2026

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