Hassan Rouhani (Iranian Politician) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Iranian
Date of Birth	12/11/1948
Age	77 years
Birthplace	Sorkheh, Semnan Province, Iran

Latest News about Hassan Rouhani

05/08/2026

Rouhani said the United States and Israel had seriously underestimated Iran’s resilience and described their assessment as a major miscalculation. His remarks were part of a broader message emphasizing the strength of the Iranian state and its leadership amid continued regional tensions.

18/06/2026

Rouhani’s office said he urged vigilance after a US-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed, warning that the agreement should be protected while remaining alert to possible violations. The statement framed the deal as something that needed both support and caution because of past tensions and mistrust between the two sides.

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Bio/Wiki

Birth name	Hassan Fereydoun
Nickname	Diplomat Sheikh
Famous For	Being the 7th President of Iran

Physical Stats & More

Height	170 cm

Educational Qualification(s)

BA degree	Judicial Law in 1972 from the University of Tehran
M.Phil. degree	Law from Glasgow Caledonian University in Scotland in 1995
Ph.D. degree	Constitutional Law in 1999

Personal Life

Religion	Islam (Shiite)
Caste/Sect	Twelver Shia

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Married
Marriage Date	1968

Family

Wife/Spouse

Sahebeh Arabi

Children

3 (his elder son took his own life in 1992)
2

Parents

Father	Haj Asadollah Feridon (died in 2011)
Mother	Sakineh Peivandi (died in 2015)

Siblings

Hossein Feridon
3

Career

Political Party	Moderation and Development Party (1999-present)
Political Journey	Elected to the Parliament of Iran (Majlis) in 1980 Served as the first secretary of the SNSC from 1989 to 2005 Became the National Security Adviser to the president, Mohammad Khatami from 2000 to 2005 Elected as a member of the Assembly's "Commission for investigating ways of protecting and guarding Velayat-e Faqih" in 2013 Won the 2013 and 2017 Iranian Presidential Elections Emerged as a top contender in the 2026 Iranian supreme leader election following the death of Ali Khamenei Served as President of Iran from 2013 to 2021 Negotiated the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) with P5+1 nations Joined Iran's Assembly of Experts after his presidency Disqualified by the Guardian Council from seeking re-election to the Assembly of Experts in January 2024 Emerged as a leading contender in the 2026 Iranian supreme leader election following the assassination of Ali Khamenei
Biggest Rival	Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf

Favourites

Leader	Ruhollah Khomeini

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/HassanRouhani

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Rouhani holds the religious title of Hojatoleslam.
2. He was arrested several times during the Iranian Islamist movement.
3. Rouhani played a key role in stabilizing the Islamic Republic during the 1979 Revolution.
4. He served in different positions in the National Assembly and as a commander in the Iran-Iraq war.
5. Rouhani held a prominent role as Iran's top nuclear negotiator.
6. He had direct talks with American leaders, including Barack Obama.
7. Rouhani gave speeches at the United Nations General Assembly multiple times.
8. He is frequently described as a centrist and reformist who encourages personal freedom and improved women's rights.

Hassan Rouhani Politician Iranian Sorkheh, Semnan Province, Iran