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Do you know who is Hassan Rouhani?

Do you know who is Hassan Rouhani?

listen); born Hassan Fereydoun (Persian: حسن فریدون‎); 12 November 1948) is an Iranian politician who served as the seventh president of Iran from 3 August 2013 until 3 August 2021. He is also a lawyer, academic, former diplomat and Islamic cleric. He has been a member of Iran’s Assembly of Experts since 1999.

What political party does Hassan Rouhani belong to?

Moderation and Development Party
Hassan Rouhani/Parties

Who is the supreme leader of Iran?

Ali KhameneiSince 1989
Iran/Supreme leader

Is Khomeini still alive?

Deceased (1902–1989)
Ruhollah Khomeini/Living or Deceased

Why did Rouhani run for President?

In March 2013 Rouhani entered the race for president, positioning himself as a critic of the outgoing Ahmadinejad’s economic policies and confrontational approach to foreign affairs. He also stated that he would support restarting international negotiations regarding Iran’s nuclear program in hopes of reducing sanctions against Iran.

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Who is Mohammad Reza Rouhani?

Rouhani was the first secretary of the SNSC and kept the post for 16 years from 1989 to 2005. He was also national security advisor – to President Hashemi and President Khatami – for 13 years from 1989 to 1997 and from 2000 to 2005.

What has Rouhani done for women in Iran?

Rouhani’s government appointed Elham Aminzadeh, Shahindokht Molaverdi and Masoumeh Ebtekar as vice presidents; as well as Marzieh Afkham, the first female spokesperson for the foreign ministry. Rouhani has promised to set up a ministry for women.

How many children does Rouhani have?

Rouhani married his cousin, Sahebeh Erabi (Rouhani), who is six years younger, when he was around 20 years old and has four children (one son and three daughters). Rouhani’s wife changed her last name from “Еrabi” ( Persian: عربی ‎) to “Rouhani” some time after marriage.