The vote to approve Sadeq Mahsouli came two weeks after Parliament fired Ali Kordan after it became clear that he did not hold a doctorate degree from Oxford University.

The vote to approve Sadeq Mahsouli came two weeks after Parliament fired Ali Kordan after it became clear that he did not hold a doctorate degree from Oxford University.

The vote to approve Sadeq Mahsouli came two weeks after Parliament fired Ali Kordan after it became clear that he did not hold a doctorate degree from Oxford University.

Turkey’s prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said his country wants to use its growing role in the Middle East to bridge the divide between East and West.

Turkey’s prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, said his country wants to use its growing role in the Middle East to bridge the divide between East and West.

Iran’s conservatives initially criticized their president for sending a congratulatory note to President-elect Obama.

Iran’s conservatives initially criticized their president for sending a congratulatory note to President-elect Obama.

Conservatives initially criticized President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for sending a congratulatory note to President-elect Barack Obama.

Iran’s conservatives shifted their stance after initially criticizing President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for sending a congratulatory note to President-elect Barack Obama.

President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad of Iran sent an unusual letter congratulating Barack Obama for his victory in the American presidential race.