Iraj Vahidi

Iraj Vahidi (; 1927–2022) was an Iranian engineer and politician who held several cabinet positions in the 1970s. He served as the minister of agriculture between 1969 and 1971 and then as the minister of energy and water between 1971 and 1976.

Early life and education Vahidi was born in Khorramshahr in 1927. He graduated from the University of Tehran obtaining a degree in civil engineering. While serving as minister of energy he was named as the president of the OPEC in April 1974. He remained in office until February 1977 when he was removed from the post due to continuous power shortages in the country.

Following his removal Vahidi joined the Princess Ashraf Pahlavi Foundation He was among the contributors of Bonyad magazine, a cultural and political monthly launched by the foundation in 1977.

Arrest Vahidi and 34 other Iranian politicians who had served in various ministerial posts were arrested by the Iranian forces in November 1978. They were detained due their alleged involvement in illegal activities and misuse of power.