New president has pushed for more women in high-profile positions in Iran . Career diplomat Marzieh Afkham often will be face of Foreign Ministry . Comment: ` We need to wash our eyes and see differently '' Afkham `` will be closely watched by many inside Iran and around the world , '' said Farhi , an adjunct professor at the University of Hawaii at Manao who also has taught at the University of Tehran . Iran scholar calls appointment `` an extremely bold move ''
New president has pushed for more women in high-profile positions in Iran . Career diplomat Marzieh Afkham often will be face of Foreign Ministry . Comment: ` We need to wash our eyes and see differently '' Iran scholar calls appointment `` an extremely bold move ''