Shina Ansari
government
Shina Ansari is an Iranian politician and environmentalist and currently Vice President of Iran and the Head of Iran's Department of Environment. She is one of the three female members of the cabinet for President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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Aug 25, 2026
Lean Right
Head of the Environmental Protection Organization, she issued conditional permits for the Sohrab oil field development.
Conservative opinion balances economic development with environmental safeguards, and her conditional approval is seen as responsible governance, though some may view it as overly restrictive.
Aug 18, 2026
Lean Right
Ansari arrived in New Delhi to represent Iran at the 12th BRICS environment ministers meeting.
Conservative media showcase her BRICS attendance as evidence that Iran is deepening ties with non-Western powers despite US sanctions.
Jun 17, 2026
Lean Right
As head of the Environment Organization, she stated the government's environmental approach is 'intellectual and rational' despite war conditions.
Conservatives see her comments as validating the administration's ability to balance environmental protection with national security and sanctions resistance.