Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Date of Birth: October 28, 1956

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Biography

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is an Iranian politician who served as the sixth President of Iran from 2005 to 2013. Born in Aradan, a small village near Garmsar in Semnan province, he was the son of a blacksmith. Ahmadinejad moved to Tehran when he was a child and later pursued higher education, obtaining a PhD in Transportation Engineering from the Iran University of Science and Technology. Before his presidency, he was actively involved in the Iran-Iraq war and held several government positions, including the Mayor of Tehran from 2003 to 2005. As President, Ahmadinejad was known for his controversial statements and policies, particularly regarding Iran’s nuclear program and relations with Western countries. His tenure was marked by significant political turmoil, including widespread protests following the disputed 2009 presidential election.

5 Interesting Facts about Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

1. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps during the Iran-Iraq War.

2. As President, he was known for his inflammatory rhetoric against Israel and his denial of the Holocaust, which attracted global condemnation.

3. Ahmadinejad’s administration faced significant economic challenges, including high inflation and unemployment, partially due to international sanctions over Iran’s nuclear program.

4. He was the first Iranian president to be summoned by the Islamic Consultative Assembly (parliament) for questioning.

5. After his presidency, Ahmadinejad attempted to run for office again in 2017 but was disqualified by the Guardian Council.