Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
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Brazil's President Lula Welcomes Iran, Irks U.S.Ahmadinejad in Brazil: Why Lula Defies the U.S. By Andrew Downie / Sao Paulo Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009 Iran's President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, right, and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wave to journalists at the Itamaraty... In this article: Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, Iran, Brazil, United States, and Uranium |
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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (محمود احمدی نژاد, Mahmūd Ahmadinezhād [mæhmuːde æhmædiːneʒɒːd]; born 28 October 1956) is the sixth and current President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the main political leader of the Alliance of Builders of Islamic Iran, a coalition of conservative political groups in the country.
An engineer and teacher from a poor background, Ahmadinejad joined the Office for Strengthening Unity after the Islamic Revolution. Appointed a provincial governor, he was removed after the election of President Mohammad Khatami and returned to teaching. Tehran's council appointed him mayor in 2003. He took a religious hard-line, reversing reforms of previous moderate mayors. His 2005 presidential campaign, supported by the Alliance of Builders of Islamic Iran, and garnered 62% of the runoff election votes, becoming President on 3 August 2005.
Ahmadinejad is a controversial figure both within Iran and internationally. He has been criticized domestically for his economic lapses and disregard for human rights. He launched a gas rationing plan in 2007 to reduce the country's fuel consumption, and cut the interest rates private and public banking facilities could charge. He supports Iran's nuclear energy program. His election to a second term in 2009 was widely disputed and caused widespread protests domestically and drew significant international criticism. Major opposition parties, traditional clerical circles and influential Iranian politicians questioned the legitimacy of his presidency.
- Birth Date:
- October 28, 1956
- Birthplace:
- Aradan, Iran
- Religion:
- Twelver Shi'a Islam
- Spouse:
- Azam-Sadat Farahi
- University Attended:
- Iran University of Science and Technology
- Occupation:
- Civil engineer
- Political party:
- Alliance of Builders
- Office:
- 56th Mayor of Tehran
- Website:
- http://www.president.ir
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