In the political history of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian is one of the names the record keeps returning to.
The record lists Masoud Pezeshkian as 9th President of Iran (2024-) and former Co-Interim Supreme Leader of Iran (in 2026).
Masoud Pezeshkian was born at Mahabad in 1954. His recorded nationality is Iran. He was educated at Iran University of Medical Sciences and Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.
Twentieth-century politics was conducted under the shadow of two world wars, decolonisation and the Cold War, and broadcast to electorates that could watch it happen.
He served as Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (2008–2024), Minister of Health and Medical Education (2001–2005) and President of Iran (from 2024).
His political affiliation is recorded as independent politician.
What survives of a political career is usually not the speeches but the institutions left behind.
Recognition followed: Magtymguly Pyragy medal and Order of Islamic Revolution (2024).
That the career was made in Iran is not incidental: the institutions available, the franchise, and the constraints of the moment all shaped what could be attempted.
Masoud Pezeshkian's career is not finished, and the historical verdict on it has not been reached.
Achievements
- Member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (2008–2024)
- Minister of Health and Medical Education (2001–2005)
- President of Iran (from 2024)
- Deputy Speaker of the Islamic Consultative Assembly (2016–2020)
- Magtymguly Pyragy medal
- Order of Islamic Revolution — 2024
- Educated at Iran University of Medical Sciences and Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
