Mohammad Bagher Nobakht
محمدباقر نوبخت
Economy/planning official
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View Timeline →Five Men Executed in Semnan Central Prison
Five men were executed in Semnan Central Prison between January 11 and January 24. The individuals executed were Ali Assadpour, Benyamin Nobakht, Behzad Ranjbar, Jahangir…
The Death of 17 Iranians During This Year's Hajj Confirmed
Seventeen Iranian pilgrims have died during this year's Hajj, with heatstroke being a significant cause. The Iranian Red Crescent initially reported 11 deaths, but the…
Cultivating Human Kidneys in Pig Embryos; Dr. Saidi: A Long Way to Producing 'Transplantable Organs'
Chinese scientists have successfully grown human kidneys in pig embryos, marking a significant advancement in organ transplantation. Dr. Reza Saidi Firouzabadi emphasizes that while this…
Request for Assistance in Implementing Raisi's Plan; Planting One Billion Trees Costs 18 Trillion Tomans
Iran's government, led by President Ebrahim Raisi, is seeking assistance to implement a plan to plant one billion trees, estimated to cost 18 trillion tomans.…
Experts Discuss Water Crisis; Deputy Minister of Agriculture Claims 'We Have Water for 2 Billion People'
The Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Iran claimed that the country has enough water to supply the needs of 2 billion people, a statement met…
Ali Larijani's Reaction to Nobakht's Letter: 'He Has No Right to Say Such a Thing'
Ali Larijani criticized the head of the Planning and Budget Organization for claiming the government's salary increase decision is impractical. This controversy arises as the…
The Parliament Granted Confidence to Saeed Namaki, Proposed Minister of Health
The Iranian parliament granted confidence to Saeed Namaki as the new Minister of Health amid concerns over the previous minister's resignation due to budget cuts.…
Approval of Health Minister's Resignation; Budget and Planning Deputy Becomes Acting Minister
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani accepted the resignation of Health Minister Hassan Qazizadeh Hashemi due to budget cuts in the health sector and appointed Saeed Namaki…
With Kofi Annan's Mother at the Government Mourning Ceremony
The article describes a surreal dream involving Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and various government officials at a cabinet meeting turned mourning ceremony for Kofi Annan.…
Iranian Government Prepares Five Support Packages to Counter Sanctions
The Iranian government is introducing five support packages to assist various socio-economic groups in response to U.S. sanctions and currency fluctuations. This includes support for…
Nobakht: I Have Requested Resignation, but the President Will Not Agree
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht, the government spokesperson, has requested to resign from his positions but has not convinced President Hassan Rouhani to accept it. This comes…
Iranian Government Spokesman Denies Reports of Jahangiri's Resignation
The Iranian government spokesman denied reports of Eshaq Jahangiri's resignation, asserting his importance in the cabinet. Jahangiri is expected to be appointed to lead a…
Will the Reduction of Iran's Infrastructure Budget Lead to Increased Road Casualties?
The Iranian government has cut the infrastructure budget for 2018, which may halt projects and increase road casualties due to unsafe conditions. Officials express concern…
Parliament Approves General Budget Proposal for 2018
The Iranian parliament approved the general budget proposal for 2018 after initially voting against it. The budget includes provisions for oil pricing and subsidy adjustments…
A Member of Parliament: 25 Billion Tomans of Irregular Salaries Returned
A member of the Iranian Parliament has announced that 25 billion tomans of irregular salaries have been returned to the treasury, following the formation of…
Implicit Defense of the Media System Organization by Government Spokesman
The Iranian government is attempting to establish a 'Media System Organization' that critics argue will severely restrict journalistic freedom. Government spokesman Mohammad Baqer Nobakht defended…
Two Million Iranians Have 'Incomplete Jobs'
The number of Iranians with 'incomplete jobs' has risen to 2 million, reflecting economic challenges and a shift in employment definitions. Critics highlight the inadequacy…
Khamenei's Information Base Responds to Reports of His Intervention in Cabinet Selection Process
The Office of Ayatollah Khamenei has issued a statement denying his direct involvement in the selection of cabinet ministers, labeling claims of such intervention as…
Document 2030: From Reality to What is Circulated
Ayatollah Khamenei has declared the implementation of UNESCO's Document 2030 as unauthorized, leading to its postponement by the Iranian government. This document addresses critical issues…
Nobakht: Informing about the negotiations to lift house arrest does not help solve the problem
Mohammad Baqer Nobakht stated that informing the public about negotiations to lift the house arrest of prominent political figures does not necessarily aid in resolving…