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Islamic Republic of Iran Presidents Since 1980

Breakthrough Moment

This article breaks down the list of presidents of the Islamic Republic of Iran since the office was established in 1980. The current president, Ebrahim Raisi, assumed office on August 3, 2021, after winning the 2021 presidential election. He succeeded Hassan Rouhani.

Power Structure Context

While Iran's constitution vests ultimate authority in the Supreme Leader, the presidency has evolved into a powerful position. Ebrahim Raisi, a hardline cleric aligned with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was elected President of Iran in June 2021.

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