When was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad born?

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was born on 28 October 1956 in Aradan.

What positions has Mahmoud Ahmadinejad held?

Positions held by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2012–2013); Minister of Petroleum of Iran (2011–2011); Minister of Intelligence (Iran) (2009–2009); President of Iran (2005–2013); Mayor of Tehran (2003–2005).

Where did Mahmoud Ahmadinejad study?

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was educated at Iran University of Science and Technology.

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

मोहम्मद अहमदिनेजाद

6th President of the Islamic Republic of Iran from 2005 to 2013

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (né Sabbaghian; born 28 October 1956) is an Iranian politician who served as the president of Iran from 2005 to 2013. Ideologically a principlist and nationalist, he was a member of the Expediency Discernment Council. He was also the main political leader of the Alliance of Builders of Islamic Iran, a coalition of conservative political groups in the country, and served as the mayor of Tehran from 2003 to 2005, reversing many of his predecessor's reforms.

Quick facts

Born: 28 October 1956 wd
Place of birth: Aradan wd
Citizenship: Iran wd
Occupation: university teacher, engineer, head of state, politician wd
Political party: Alliance of Builders of Islamic Iran, Society of Devotees of the Islamic Revolution wd
Education: Iran University of Science and Technology wd
Spouse: Azam Farahi wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · Instagram wd

Positions held wd

Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (30 August 2012 – 3 August 2013)
Minister of Petroleum of Iran (16 May 2011 – 2 June 2011)
Minister of Intelligence (Iran) (26 July 2009 – 5 August 2009)
President of Iran (3 August 2005 – 3 August 2013)
Mayor of Tehran (20 May 2003 – 28 June 2005)
Governor of Ardabil Province (28 November 1993 – 29 October 1997)

Awards wd

Order of Islamic Revolution (2005)
Order of the Liberator (2006)
Orden de la Independencia Cultural Rubén Darío (2007)
Order of Augusto César Sandino (2007)
Honorary doctor of Lebanese University (2010)
honorary doctor of the University of Havana (2012)
Grand Cross of the National Order of Benin (2013)

About

An engineer and teacher from a poor family, he was ideologically shaped by thinkers such as Navvab Safavi, Jalal Al-e-Ahmad, and Ahmad Fardid. After the Iranian Revolution, Ahmadinejad joined the Office for Strengthening Unity. Appointed a provincial governor in 1993, he was replaced along with all other provincial governors in 1997 after the election of President Mohammad Khatami and returned to teaching. Tehran's council elected him mayor in 2003. He took a religious hard line, reversing reforms of previous moderate mayors. His 2005 presidential campaign, supported by the Alliance of Builders of Islamic Iran, garnered 62% of the runoff election votes, and he became president on 3 August 2005.

During his presidency, Ahmadinejad was a controversial figure both in Iran and worldwide. He was criticized domestically for his economic policies, and was accused of disregard for human rights by organizations in North America and Europe. Outside of Iran, he was criticized for his hostility towards Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, the United States and other Western and Arab states. In 2007, Ahmadinejad introduced a gasoline rationing plan to reduce the country's fuel consumption and cut the interest rates that private and public banking facilities could charge. His election to a second term in 2009 was widely disputed, and led to widespread protests domestically and criticism from Western…

Questions

When was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad born?: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was born on 28 October 1956 in Aradan.
What positions has Mahmoud Ahmadinejad held?: Positions held by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad include: Secretary General of the Non-Aligned Movement (2012–2013); Minister of Petroleum of Iran (2011–2011); Minister of Intelligence (Iran) (2009–2009); President of Iran (2005–2013); Mayor of Tehran (2003–2005).
Where did Mahmoud Ahmadinejad study?: Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was educated at Iran University of Science and Technology.

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