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Biography
Asadollah Abbasi (born 1961) is an Iranian politician who was minister of labor from 5 May until 15 August 2013.
Early life and education
Abbasi was born in 1961. He holds a degree in education. He received a PhD degree from Islamic Azad University.
Career
Abbasi is a member of the Majlis or Parliament, being a representative of Rudsar. He served as a member of Parliament’s education and research committee. Then he became the deputy head of the committee. Abbasi was named as deputy to then labor minister Reza Sheykholeslam. On 3 February 2013, Sheykholeslam was sacked by the president Mahmoud Ahmedinejad and Abbasi was appointed acting labor minister.
On 24 April, Ahmedinejad proposed him as the minister of labor. Abbasi was approved as the minister by the Majlis on 5 May. Abbasi's term ended on 15 August 2013 and he was replaced by Ali Rabei in the post.
