[custom_adv] Mr Kambiz Mehdizadeh, in his early thirties and reportedly married to Mr Rouhani’s daughter in a low-key wedding this August, was appointed to the senior position in the industries and mining ministry on Saturday. [custom_adv] The move sparked criticism on social media and from some lawmakers. [custom_adv] “I thank you for finding me worthy and inviting me to work alongside you in this ministry, but I ask to be relieved of my service so that I can continue my scientific and research activities,” Mr Mehdizadeh wrote in a resignation letter. [custom_adv] Mr Mehdizadeh is a PhD student in petroleum engineering, who has also served as an adviser to Iran’s Oil Ministry, taekwondo federation and national youth organisation, according to the conservative Tasnim news agency. [custom_adv] Mr Mehdizadeh is a PhD student in petroleum engineering, who has also served as an adviser to Iran’s Oil Ministry, taekwondo federation and national youth organisation, according to the conservative Tasnim news agency. [custom_adv] Mr Mehdizadeh is a PhD student in petroleum engineering, who has also served as an adviser to Iran’s Oil Ministry, taekwondo federation and national youth organisation, according to the conservative Tasnim news agency.