Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has replaced Hossein Sheikholeslam, who now holds the position of advisor to Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Amir-Abdollahian had served as Deputy Foreign Minister for Arab-African Affairs for five years before giving his position to former Spokesperson of Foreign Ministry Hossein Jaberi Ansari.
Amir-Abdollahian held the position of special aid to Ali Larijani for international affairs for a very short time.
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