Mohammad Mokhber

Quick facts

Born

26 June 1955 wd

Place of birth

Dezful wd

Citizenship

Iran wd

Occupation

politician wd

Political party

independent politician wd

Positions held wd

• President of Iran (19 May 2024 – 28 July 2024 · BS 5 Jestha 2081 – 12 Shrawan 2081)
• Member of the Expediency Discernment Council (since 20 September 2022 · BS 4 Asoj 2079 onwards)
• Vice President of Iran (9 August 2021 – 28 July 2024 · BS 24 Shrawan 2078 – 12 Shrawan 2081)
• chairperson (2007–2021)
• director general
• Deputy Governor
• vice president

About

Previously, he was also the head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order committee (EIKO, a.k.a. Setad), an executive at the Mostazafan Foundation, chairman of the board of Sina Bank, deputy governor of Khuzestan Province and CEO of Dezful Telecommunications. During the Iraq-Iran war, he was a medical officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), and before the war he was a member of the revolutionary Mansurun Group.

Mokhber's career from young revolutionary to public official is dogged with allegations of corruption, some of which have led to investigations, regarding privatization of Iran's public assets, insider trading, human rights abuses, and affiliation with Iran's nuclear program. These resulted in international sanctions of Mokhber and his affiliate organizations, Sina Bank and Mostazafan. Mokhber is subject to secondary sanctions which limit his global travel and financial liquidity.

Upon Raisi's death, and with the approval of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Mokhber assumed "the powers and functions of the President" as the then-incumbent first vice president. In accordance with the Constitution of Iran, a Temporary Presidential Council consisting of the Acting President, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Head of Judiciary was formed and a new election date was set for June 28, 2024 with a run-off date of July 5, 2024. Masoud Pezeshkian won the presidential runoff election in July 2024, and was appointed as the…

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Questions

When was Mohammad Mokhber born?

Mohammad Mokhber was born on 26 June 1955 in Dezful.

What positions has Mohammad Mokhber held?

Positions held by Mohammad Mokhber include: President of Iran (2024–2024); Member of the Expediency Discernment Council (since 20 September 2022); Vice President of Iran (2021–2024); chairperson (2007–2021); director general.

Sources

1. Wikipedia (English): Mohammad Mokhber · CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Wikidata item Q5703610 · CC0 1.0
3. Image: Mohammad Mokhber 2026.jpg by khamenei.ir (CC BY 4.0)

Last updated 1 November 2026 · facts checked 7 November 2026

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