Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad born?October 28, 1956
2. Where was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad born?Aradan, Iran
3. What is the previous executive role?Mayor of Tehran from 2003 to 2005
4. What is the ideological affiliation?Principlist and nationalist
5. Who was Mahmoud Ahmadinejad?Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was the president of Iran for eight years, from 2005 to 2013.
6. How did he become president?He started as an engineer and teacher, then served as mayor of Tehran, and his popular support helped him win the 2005 election.

Principlist: A political faction in Iran that emphasizes adherence to the core principles of the Islamic Revolution.
Expediency Discernment Council: An advisory body in Iran that arbitrates disputes between the Parliament and the Guardian Council.
Revolutionary Guard: A powerful branch of Iran's military, responsible for ideological and security matters.
Guardian Council: A powerful Iranian body that vets candidates for elections and ensures laws align with Islamic principles and the constitution.