APA reports that the Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar has appointed Abbas Araghchi as Foreign Ministry spokesman. At the same time, Araghchi is Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Asia and Pacific Affairs.
Iranian Foreign Minister spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast resigned since he was registered as a presidential candidate in the upcoming election on June 14. On May 11, Mehmanparast submitted his application to the election headquarters of the Interior Ministry for his candidacy registration.