When was Masoud Pezeshkian born?

Masoud Pezeshkian was born on 29 September 1954 in Mahabad.

What positions has Masoud Pezeshkian held?

Positions held by Masoud Pezeshkian include: Member of the Interim Leadership Council (2026–2026); President of Iran (since 28 July 2024); Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (2016–2020); Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (2008–2024); Minister of Health and Medical Education (2001–2005).

Where did Masoud Pezeshkian study?

Masoud Pezeshkian was educated at Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.

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Masoud Pezeshkian

9th President of Iran (2024-) and former Co-Interim Supreme Leader of Iran (in 2026)

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Masoud Pezeshkian (born 29 September 1954) is an Iranian politician and heart surgeon who has served as the president of Iran since 2024. A member of the reformist faction, he is the oldest person to serve in this position, taking office at the age of 69.

Quick facts

Born: 29 September 1954 wd
Place of birth: Mahabad wd
Citizenship: Iran wd
Occupation: politician, cardiac surgeon, academic, general practitioner, general surgeon, head of government wd
Political party: independent politician wd
Education: Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences wd
Spouse: Fatemeh Majidi wd
Social media: X (Twitter) · LinkedIn wd

Positions held wd

Member of the Interim Leadership Council (1 March 2026 – 8 March 2026 · BS 16 Falgun 2082 – 23 Falgun 2082)
President of Iran (since 28 July 2024 · BS 12 Shrawan 2081 onwards)
Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (28 May 2016 – 26 May 2020)
Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (27 May 2008 – 28 July 2024)
Minister of Health and Medical Education (22 August 2001 – 24 August 2005)

Awards wd

Magtymguly Pyragy medal
Order of Islamic Revolution (2024)

About

Born in Mahabad, West Azerbaijan, to an Iranian Azerbaijani and Iranian Kurdish family, Pezeshkian graduated from the Tabriz University of Medical Sciences with a degree in medicine and served as a doctor for Iranian soldiers in the Iran–Iraq War (1980–1988). Pezeshkian served as governor of Piranshahr and Naghadeh counties and his political career began in 1997 when he joined Mohammad Khatami's administration as Deputy Health Minister. He served as Minister of Health and Medical Education from 2001 to 2005. He was elected to the parliament five times representing the Tabriz, Osku and Azarshahr electoral district from 2008 to 2024, and was First Deputy Speaker from 2016 to 2020. Presenting himself as a moderate, he won the 2024 Iranian presidential election against principlist nominee Saeed Jalili.

Pezeshkian began his presidency by continuing support for the "Axis of Resistance" in the Iran–Israel proxy conflict. His administration defended the October 2024 Iranian missile strikes on Israel in response to Israel's assassinations of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, and Iranian military officer Abbas Nilforoushan. Pezeshkian hoped to revive the agreement with the United States regarding Iran's nuclear program, in exchange for lifting the international sanctions against it. However, following Israeli strikes in June 2025, tensions escalated into the Twelve-Day War during which an unsuccessful attempt on his life was made. Following the assassination of Ali Khamenei on 28 February 2026, Pezeshkian served ex officio on the Interim Leadership Council. Since then, his civilian government…

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Questions

When was Masoud Pezeshkian born?: Masoud Pezeshkian was born on 29 September 1954 in Mahabad.
What positions has Masoud Pezeshkian held?: Positions held by Masoud Pezeshkian include: Member of the Interim Leadership Council (2026–2026); President of Iran (since 28 July 2024); Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (2016–2020); Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (2008–2024); Minister of Health and Medical Education (2001–2005).
Where did Masoud Pezeshkian study?: Masoud Pezeshkian was educated at Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.

Sources

Last updated 31 October 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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