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Mohammad Mokhber
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محمد مخبر
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Mokhber in 2024
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| Advisor and Aide to the Supreme Leader of Iran | |
| Assumed office 23 September 2024 |
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| Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
| Member of Expediency Discernment Council | |
| Assumed office 20 September 2022 |
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| Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
| Chairman | Sadeq Larijani |
| Acting President of Iran | |
| In office 19 May 2024 – 28 July 2024 |
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| Supreme Leader | Ali Khamenei |
| Vice President | Himself |
| Preceded by | Ebrahim Raisi |
| Succeeded by | Masoud Pezeshkian |
| 7th First Vice President of Iran | |
| In office 8 August 2021 – 28 July 2024 |
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| Preceded by | Eshaq Jahangiri |
| Succeeded by | Mohammad Reza Aref |
| Head of the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order | |
| In office 15 July 2007 – 7 December 2021 |
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| Appointed by | Ali Khamenei |
| Preceded by | Mohammad Javad Iravani |
| Succeeded by |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 June 1955 Dezful, Khuzestan, Imperial State of Iran |
| Political party | Independent |
| Other political affiliations |
Principlist |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Branch/service | Revolutionary Guards |
| Years of service | 1980-1988 |
| Unit | Medical Corps |
| Battles/wars | Iran–Iraq War |
Mohammad Mokhber (born 26 June 1955) is an Iranian politician. He has been an advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran since September 2024. He is also a member of the Expediency Discernment Council since September 2022.
Before this, Mokhber was the acting president of Iran. This happened after President Ebrahim Raisi passed away in a helicopter crash on 19 May 2024. Mokhber also served as the seventh first vice president from 2021 to 2024.
He also led the Execution of Imam Khomeini's Order committee (EIKO). He was an executive at the Mostazafan Foundation and chairman of the board of Sina Bank. Earlier in his career, he was deputy governor of Khuzestan Province and CEO of Dezful Telecommunications. During the Iran–Iraq War, he worked as a medical officer.
After the passing of his predecessor, Mokhber became the temporary acting President of Iran. This was done with the approval of the Supreme Leader of Iran, following the rules of the Constitution of Iran. A special council was formed to arrange a new election. The election was held on June 28, 2024.
Masoud Pezeshkian won the presidential election in July 2024. He was officially appointed as the President on 28 July 2024.
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Early Life and Education
Mohammad Mokhber was born in Dezful, Iran, on 26 June 1955. He came from a family of religious scholars. He has several advanced degrees. These include a doctorate in international law and another doctorate in management and economic development planning. He also has a master's degree in management and a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.
Career Journey
Early Revolutionary Work
As a teenager, Mokhber joined the Mansurun Group. This group worked to challenge the government in Iran during the Pahlavi era. Through this group, he worked with important figures who later became leaders in Iran.
Military and Government Roles
During the Iran-Iraq War, Mokhber served as a medical officer. He worked with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in his hometown of Dezful. In the 1990s, he became the CEO of Dezful Telecommunications. Later, he served as the deputy governor of Khuzestan Province.
Leading Major Organizations
In the early 2000s, Mokhber's influence grew significantly. He became the Vice President of the Mostazafan Foundation. This foundation is one of the largest commercial organizations in Iran. He also became CEO of its Trade and Transport organization. He was also on the board of Sina Bank and MTN Irancell.
Sina Bank Leadership
As the head of Sina Bank's board, Mokhber oversaw its financial activities. Some of these activities led to international concerns. In 2010, the European Union placed restrictions on Mokhber and Sina Bank. The U.S. also took action against Sina Bank in 2010 and 2018.
Head of EIKO
On 16 July 2007, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei appointed Mokhber to lead the EIKO. This organization manages a large amount of assets. Under his leadership, EIKO worked on selling off some government-owned businesses. It also played a role in Iran's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
EIKO established the Barakat Foundation and its part, the Barakat Pharmaceutical Group. This group aimed to produce a COVID-19 vaccine. There were concerns about the number of vaccine doses produced compared to the money received.
First Vice President and Expediency Council Member
On 8 August 2021, President Ebrahim Raisi chose Mokhber to be the first vice president. He was the seventh person to hold this important position. During his time as first Vice President, Mokhber also joined Iran's Expediency Discernment Council. This council advises the Supreme Leader.
These roles gave him control over many parts of Iran's economy. He was involved in developing industrial plans and promoting local production. He also led a commission to manage the sale of government properties. This effort aimed to generate income for the government.
As first vice president, Mokhber also helped carry out the Supreme Leader's policies. He met with officials from other countries in the region.
Acting President of Iran (May 2024–July 2024)
On 19 May 2024, after the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi, Mokhber took on the role of Acting President of Iran. The Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei confirmed his position on 20 May. This was a temporary role until a new presidential election could be held. Mokhber attended Raisi's funeral in Tehran on 22 May. He also led cabinet meetings during this time.
As acting president, Mokhber gave his first public speech on 27 May. This was at a meeting of the new Islamic Consultative Assembly. He spoke positively about Raisi's time as president.
Public Concerns and Oversight
Throughout his career, there have been discussions and investigations regarding some of Mokhber's activities. These have included concerns about how public assets were managed and how certain financial decisions were made.
Telecommunications Contract
In 2003, Mokhber was involved in setting up MTN Irancell. This is one of Iran's largest telecommunications companies. There were claims that the company received a large contract under certain conditions. These conditions allegedly involved helping the Iranian government with various matters. These claims led to lawsuits and investigations.
Vaccine Production
Under Mokhber's leadership at EIKO, a company called Barakat Pharmaceutical Group promised to make a large number of COVID-19 vaccine doses. They received funding for this. However, the actual number of doses produced was much lower than promised. This raised questions about the project's management.
Information Handling
While serving as first vice president, Mokhber signed a letter in May 2023. This letter contained important information about changes in petrochemical prices. This information was not made public right away. It was kept secret for over 50 days. During this time, some people close to Mokhber reportedly sold stocks. When the information was finally released, it caused a significant drop in the stock market. This led to concerns about fairness and transparency for regular investors.
Government Property Sales
In 2023, Mokhber and a team were appointed to manage a new plan. This plan involved selling government properties that were not being used much. The goal was to earn money for the Iranian government. There were discussions about the fees the team would collect from these sales.
Family Members
- Ali-Reza Mokhber: Mohammad Mokhber's brother. He is the current CEO of Khuzestan Steel Factory.
- Sajjad Mokhber: Mohammad Mokhber's son. He is the chairperson of several companies. Some of these are connected to Pasargad Bank.
- Mohammad Reza Mokhber: Mohammad Mokhber's cousin. He is a politician and a lecturer at the University of Tehran.
International Measures
In July 2010, the European Union included Mokhber on a list of people and groups facing restrictions. This was due to alleged involvement in nuclear or missile activities. He was later removed from this list in 2012.
In 2021, the United States placed restrictions on Mokhber. This was related to EIKO's role in certain activities. The U.S. also took action against Sina Bank in 2010 and 2018. This was because it was seen as connected to the Iranian government and certain organizations.
In January 2019, the U.S. Department of the Treasury added Mokhber, EIKO, and its related companies to its list of restricted entities. They stated that EIKO controls a large part of Iran's economy. In November 2020, the U.S. also placed restrictions on Mostazafan.
See also
In Spanish: Mohammad Mojber para niños
