Hassan Rouhani’s 1th Norouz Meeting: Navigating Challenges and Pursuing Diplomacy

“At the center of Iranian politics looms Hassan Rouhani, whose tenure as the seventh President of Iran from 2013 to 2021 has reshaped the nation’s political landscape significantly. Today, we trace back the political journey of Hassan Rouhani, shedding light on his achievements and failures and his eventual exclusion from the Assembly of Experts elections in March 2024.

Rouhani was born Hassan Fereydoun on November 12, 1948. He is an Islamist politician, sharia lawyer, academic, former diplomat, and Islamic cleric. Throughout his career spanning decades, he has held notable positions, including in Iran’s Assembly of Experts, the Expediency Council, and the Supreme National Security Council.

Rouhani’s presidency was marked by a commitment to restoring Iran’s economy, mending diplomatic relations with western nations, and advocating civil rights. He managed to win reelection in 2017 despite the criticism and hurdles that came along with it, thereby confirming how much influence he still enjoys among Iranians through one of the largest mandates ever accorded him at this level.