MNA � Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh issued a decree appointing Mohammad Taeb as the director-general of OPEC Affairs at the Iranian Oil Ministry.

In the decree, Zanganeh highlighted Taeb�s commitment, capabilities, and expertise for the post, Shana reported on Monday.

He also expressed optimism that he would be successful in his new position.

Since March, Taeb has been serving as the caretaker of the post.