Hashemi Rafsanjani facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani
اکبر هاشمی رفسنجانی |
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| 4th President of Iran | |
| In office August 3, 1989 – August 2, 1997 |
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| Vice President | Hassan Habibi |
| Preceded by | Ali Khamenei |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Khatami |
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| Born | August 25, 1934 Nough, Iran  |
| Died | January 8, 2017 (aged 82) Tehran, Iran |
| Nationality | iranian |
| Political party | Combatant Clergy Association |
Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (born August 25, 1934 – died January 8, 2017) was a very important Iranian politician. He was the Chairman of the Expediency Discernment Council of Iran from 1989 until he passed away in 2017. This council helps solve problems between different parts of the government.
His Time as President
Rafsanjani was the President of Iran for two terms, from 1989 to 1997. During his time as president, he focused on rebuilding Iran after the Iran–Iraq War. He also worked on improving Iran's economy.
After his presidency, he tried to become president again in 2005. However, he did not win that election.
Later Life and Passing
After his time as president, Rafsanjani continued to be an active figure in Iranian politics. He remained the head of the Expediency Discernment Council.
Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani died on January 8, 2017, in Tehran. He was 82 years old.
Images for kids
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Hashemi as parliament chairman during the inauguration of Mohammad-Ali Rajai
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Rafsanjani as the chairman of the parliament with future President Mohammad Khatami
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Hashemi with some Iranian commanders of the Iran–Iraq War
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Hashemi meeting with former United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan
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Hashemi supporters during the 2005 election
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Rafsanjani in Eid al-Fitr prayer, with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad sitting nearby
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Hashemi with Mehdi Karroubi
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Hashemi announcing his candidacy for the 2013 election, with his daughter Fatemeh
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Rafsanjani beside revolution leader Ruhollah Khomeini, announcing the appointment of Mehdi Bazargan as interim prime minister
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Hashemi casting his vote in the 2013 presidential election
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Hashemi speaking as his wife, Effat, listens
See also
In Spanish: Akbar Hashemí Rafsanyaní para niños
