Ebrahim Raisi

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Ebrahim Raisi born?December 14, 1960
2. Where was Ebrahim Raisi born?Iran
3. What is Ebrahim Raisi known for?Serving as the eighth President of Iran (2021–2024)
4. What is the key judicial roles?Chief Justice of Iran (2019–2021), Deputy Chief Justice (2004–2014), Attorney General (2014–2016)
5. What is the political affiliation?Principlist group
6. What was Ebrahim Raisi's job before he became president?He worked as a judge, eventually becoming the Chief Justice of Iran, the highest judge in the country.

Grand Ayatollah: A high-ranking Shia Muslim cleric, considered a supreme religious authority.
Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA): An international agreement aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
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