# Masoud Pezeshkian

_9th President of Iran (2024-) and former Co-Interim Supreme Leader of Iran (in 2026)_

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Last updated: 2026-10-20

> Masoud Pezeshkian 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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Mahabad ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Iran ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; cardiac surgeon; academic; general practitioner; general surgeon; head of government ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P106))
- **Political party:** independent politician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P102))
- **Education:** Iran University of Medical Sciences; Tabriz University of Medical Sciences ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P69))
- **Spouse:** Fatemeh Majidi ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P26))
- **Positions held:** 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) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P39))
- **Awards:** Magtymguly Pyragy medal; Order of Islamic Revolution ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** drpezeshkian ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P2002))
- **LinkedIn:** masoud-pezeshkian-085a7b85 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752#P6634))

## 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.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Masoud Pezeshkian](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masoud_Pezeshkian) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q5933752](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933752) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Masoud Pezeshkian 2025 (cropped).jpg by khamenei.ir (CC BY 4.0)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Masoud_Pezeshkian_2025_(cropped).jpg)

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## Cite this page

"Masoud Pezeshkian". DigiNepal. Last updated 20 October 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/masoud-pezeshkian. Retrieved 21 October 2026.