Masoud Pezeshkian at Muharram Mourning Ceremony with Revolution Leader

Political Career

Masoud Pezeshkian has had a distinguished political career. He has represented the Tabriz, Osku, and Azarshahr electoral districts in the Parliament of Iran. Additionally, he served as the First Deputy Speaker from 2016 to 2020. From 2001 to 2005, he was the Minister of Health and Medical Education under the government of Mohammad Khatami. Pezeshkian’s early political roles included being the governor of Piranshahr and Naghadeh counties in West Azerbaijan province during the 1980s.

Presidential Elections

Pezeshkian has been a prominent figure in Iranian presidential elections. He ran in the 2013 election but withdrew his candidacy. He attempted another run in the 2021 election but faced rejection. In the 2024 election, however, Pezeshkian’s candidacy was approved. On July 5, 2024, he won the presidential election in a runoff, securing 54.76% of the popular vote. His inauguration is scheduled for July 30, 2024, making him the oldest individual to assume the office of President of Iran at the age of 69.

July 13, 2024 | 10:12 am