Iran's Hardline Cleric Ebrahim Raisi Elected President
Background Information
Ebrahim Raisi, born on December 14, 1960, is an Iranian cleric, prosecutor, and politician who has served as Iran's head of the judiciary since 2019. He is known for his conservative views and close ties to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Recent Elections
In June 2021, Raisi was elected President of Iran. The presidential elections were held on June 18, 2021, and Raisi emerged as the victor, securing a significant majority of the votes.
Early Life and Education
Raisi was born in the eastern city of Mashhad in 1960 to a devoutly religious family. He became involved in the Iranian Islamic Revolution as a young man and studied religious law at the Qom Seminary. After completing his studies, he became a prosecutor and served in various judicial positions, including head of the Tehran Province Judiciary.
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