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Masoud Soltanifar
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Soltanifar in 2018
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| Minister of Sport and Youth | |
| In office 1 November 2016 – 25 August 2021 |
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| President | Hassan Rouhani |
| Preceded by | Mahmoud Goudarzi |
| Succeeded by | Hamid Sajjadi |
| Vice President of Iran Head of Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization |
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| In office 1 February 2014 – 5 November 2016 |
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| President | Hassan Rouhani |
| Preceded by | Mohammad-Ali Najafi |
| Succeeded by | Zahra Ahmadipour |
| Member of the City Council of Tehran | |
| In office 3 September 2013 – 31 January 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Mohammad Mehdi Moffateh |
| Succeeded by | Ali Saberi |
| Governor of Gilan Province | |
| In office 16 August 2001 – 26 September 2005 |
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| President | Mohammad Khatami |
| Preceded by | Ali Soufi |
| Succeeded by | Ali Abdollahi |
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| Born | 5 February 1960 Tehran, Iran |
| Political party | Moderation and Development Party National Trust Party |
| Alma mater | University of Tehran |
Masoud Soltanifar is an Iranian politician and historian. He was born on 5 February 1960, in Tehran, Iran. He has held several important positions in the Iranian government.
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Who is Masoud Soltanifar?
Masoud Soltanifar is known for his work in government. He has served as a minister and also as a vice president. He has also been involved in local government.
Early Life and Education
Masoud Soltanifar was born in Tehran, the capital city of Iran. He studied at the University of Tehran. This is one of the oldest and most important universities in Iran.
A Career in Government
Mr. Soltanifar has had a long career in public service. He has worked in different parts of the Iranian government. His roles have included national and local positions.
Serving as a Minister
From November 2016 to August 2021, Masoud Soltanifar was the Minister of Sport and Youth. In this role, he was in charge of sports and youth programs across Iran. Before this, he was nominated for the same position in 2013, but the parliament did not approve him then. He was later approved in October 2016.
Leading Cultural Heritage
Before becoming Minister of Sport and Youth, Mr. Soltanifar served as a Vice President of Iran. He was also the head of the Cultural Heritage, Handcrafts and Tourism Organization. He held this position from February 2014 to November 2016. This role meant he was responsible for protecting Iran's history, traditional crafts, and promoting tourism.
Local Government Roles
Masoud Soltanifar has also worked in local government. He was a member of the City Council of Tehran from September 2013 to January 2014. This council helps manage the city of Tehran. Earlier in his career, he served as the Governor of Gilan Province. He was governor from August 2001 to September 2005.
Political Parties
Masoud Soltanifar is a member of two political parties in Iran. These are the National Trust Party and the Moderation and Development Party. Political parties are groups of people who share similar ideas about how the country should be run.
