Masoud Pezeshkian Age, Wiki and Bio

Quick Info

Profession	Politician
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	29/09/1954
Age	71 years
Birthplace	Mahabad, Imperial State of Iran

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)

Politician
Heart surgeon

Political Party

Independent

Other Political Affiliation

Reformists

Political Journey

22 August 2001 - 24 August 2005: Served as the Minister of Health and Medical Education
27 May 2008 - 28 July 2024: Served as a Member of the Consultative Assembly from Tabriz, Osku, and Azarshahr (East Azerbaijan) constituency
28 July 2024: Elected as the 9th President of Iran

Military Service

Allegiance	Iran
Branch/service	IRGC
Battles/wars	Iran–Iraq War (September 1980 - August 1988)

Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Black
Hair Color	Salt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

College/University	Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran Iran University of Medical Sciences
Degrees	M.B.B.S. from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Iran Subspecialty in Cardiac Surgery from Iran University of Medical Sciences (1993)

Personal Life

Religion	Shia Muslim
Ethnicity	Azerbaijani
Zodiac Sign	Libra

Relationships & More

Marital Status

Wife

Fatemeh Majidi (gynecologist; died in 1993)

Children

Sons	Mahdi Pezeshkian Youssef Pezeshkian
Daughter	Zahra Pezeshkian (political advisor)

Family

Spouse	Fatemeh Majidi
Children	3 sons and 1 daughter

Career

Overview	Masoud Pezeshkian has had an extensive and impactful political career after being deeply rooted in medicine and surgery.
Highlights	Presidency of Tabriz University of Medical Sciences in 1994, significant contribution to health education. Transitioned from health administration into politics, serving in multiple influential governmental roles. Elected in 2024 as the President of Iran, particularly noted for his assertive stance on health and political reforms.

Favourites

Football Club	Tractor S.C.

Style Quotient

Notable Attire	Often seen in an IRGC uniform during significant political events.

Social Media

Twitter	https://x.com/drpezeshkian

Some Lesser Known Facts

Masoud Pezeshkian has an intriguing background, born to an Azeri father and a Kurdish mother.
His early military service sparked an interest in the medical field, leading him to pursue a career as a doctor.
During the Iran-Iraq War, he played a dual role as a doctor and a fighter, showcasing his dedication to his country.
He is a multilingual individual, fluent in Persian, Azerbaijani, Kurdish, Arabic, and English.
Despite the tragedies in his life, including the loss of his wife and youngest son, he dedicated himself to parenting his children alone without remarrying.