When was Hassan Rouhani born?

Hassan Rouhani was born on 12 November 1948 in Sorkheh.

What positions has Hassan Rouhani held?

Positions held by Hassan Rouhani include: President of Iran (2013–2021); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2013–2016); Member of the Assembly of Experts (2007–2024); Member of the Assembly of Experts (2000–2007); advisor to the President of Iran (2000–2005).

Where did Hassan Rouhani study?

Hassan Rouhani was educated at Qom Hawza, University of Tehran, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow Caledonian University.

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Hassan Rouhani

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President of Iran from 2013 to 2021

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Hassan Rouhani (born Hassan Fereydoun, 12 November 1948) is an Iranian politician who served as the president of Iran from 2013 to 2021. He is also a sharia lawyer ("Wakil"), academic, former diplomat and Islamic cleric. He served as a member of Iran's Assembly of Experts from 1999 to 2024. He was a member of the Expediency Council from 1991 to 2013, and was a member of the Supreme National Security Council from 1989 to 2021.

Quick facts

Born: 12 November 1948 wd
Place of birth: Sorkheh wd
Citizenship: Iran wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, writer, cleric, lawyer, legal scholar wd
Political party: Moderation and Development Party (since 1999), Combatant Clergy Association (since 1988), Islamic Republican Party (1979–1987) wd
Education: Qom Hawza, University of Tehran, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow Caledonian University wd
Spouse: Sahebeh Rouhani wd
Official website: president.ir wd
Social media: X (Twitter) wd

Positions held wd

President of Iran (3 August 2013 – 3 August 2021)
Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (3 August 2013 – 17 September 2016)
Member of the Assembly of Experts (19 February 2007 – 20 May 2024)
Member of the Assembly of Experts (18 February 2000 – 19 February 2007)
advisor to the President of Iran (2000–2005)
president (5 August 1992 – 3 August 2013)
Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (2 June 1992 – 26 May 2000)
Member of the Expediency Discernment Council (8 May 1991 – 3 August 2013)
Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council (12 October 1989 – 15 August 2005)
advisor to the President of Iran (1989–1997)
Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (28 May 1984 – 27 May 2000)
Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (28 May 1980 – 27 May 1984)

Awards wd

Order of Islamic Revolution
Order of Fath, 2nd class
Order of Nasr, 1st class

About

Rouhani was deputy speaker of the fourth and fifth terms of the Parliament of Iran (Majlis) and Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council from 1989 to 2005. In the latter capacity, he was the country's top negotiator with the EU three, the UK, France, and Germany, on nuclear technology in Iran, and has also served as a Shia mujtahid (a senior cleric), and economic trade negotiator.

On 7 May 2013, Rouhani registered for the presidential election that was held on 14 June 2013. He campaigned on promises to restore the economy, improve rocky relations with Western nations, and prepare a "civil rights charter" if elected. He also expressed official support for upholding the rights of ethnic and religious minorities. He was elected as President of Iran on 15 June, defeating Tehran mayor Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and four other candidates; he took office on 3 August 2013. In 2013, Time magazine named him in its list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

Rouhani is frequently described as a centrist and reformist. In domestic policy, he encourages personal freedom, free access to information, and has improved women's rights by appointing female foreign ministry spokespeople. He has also improved Iran's diplomatic relations with other countries by exchanging conciliatory letters. Rouhani won re-election in the 2017 election with 23,636,652 votes (57.1%). He became the third Iranian President, after Mohammad Khatami and Mahmoud…

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When was Hassan Rouhani born?: Hassan Rouhani was born on 12 November 1948 in Sorkheh.
What positions has Hassan Rouhani held?: Positions held by Hassan Rouhani include: President of Iran (2013–2021); Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2013–2016); Member of the Assembly of Experts (2007–2024); Member of the Assembly of Experts (2000–2007); advisor to the President of Iran (2000–2005).
Where did Hassan Rouhani study?: Hassan Rouhani was educated at Qom Hawza, University of Tehran, Glasgow Caledonian University, Glasgow Caledonian University.

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