Notice from Jam Petrochemical's public relations office regarding published material and claims about Zahra Pezeshkian's employment history

Following the publication of certain material and the raising of claims on social media concerning the employment record, manner of recruitment and work of Ms Zahra Pezeshkian at Jam Petrochemical Company, the following is stated in order to inform the public and to provide accurate information:

She holds a master's degree in analytical chemistry from Sharif University of Technology, was employed by Jam Petrochemical Company in 1393, and has since then worked in a professional capacity within the company's organisational structure and under the rules and regulations that govern it.

Given that date, her employment at Jam Petrochemical in 1393 took place years before the beginning of Dr Masoud Pezeshkian's presidency in 1403. Attributing her employment to her father's political position or to the office of the presidency therefore does not accord with the facts in point of time.

It should be noted that all processes relating to recruitment, employment, deployment, promotion and the assignment of responsibility at Jam Petrochemical Company are carried out, as the case may be, on the basis of organisational rules and regulations, specialist requirements, professional record and experience, and individual merit; family relationship is not in itself a criterion for decisions in these processes.

On this basis, the public relations office of Jam Petrochemical Company, while respecting the lawful and professional right of the media and the public to raise questions and offer criticism, emphasises that commenting on the employment and professional record of staff requires reliance on correct, precise and documented information. Publishing material without credible documentation, particularly where it attributes something untrue to individuals, can damage their professional standing and reputation.

The public relations office of Jam Petrochemical Company is ready, within the rules and regulations, to answer questions and address uncertainties raised about the employment and professional records of the company's staff.

Public Relations Office, Jam Petrochemical Company