TEHRAN – Fatemeh Javadi has been introduced as the first-ever women to take the position of mayor in the city of Khalkhal, northwestern Ardabil province.

Although she has won the majority of votes from the city council, but it needs to get an approval from the governor general’s office to take effect, Mehr reported.

Javadi holds a PhD in geology. She has previously served as an advisor to the governor general of Ardabil.

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