An Overview Of The Office And Its Holders

Iranian Presidents Since 1980

An Overview of the Office and Its Holders

A Timeline of Leadership

Since the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1980, the country has had eight presidents. The president, elected for a four-year term, holds significant executive powers, although the ultimate authority lies with the Supreme Leader.

This article provides a list of Iran's presidents from 1980 to the present, highlighting their terms in office and key policies.

The following individuals have served as presidents of Iran since 1980:

Abolhassan Banisadr (1980-1981)

Mohammad-Ali Rajai (1981)

Ali Khamenei (1981-1989)

Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani (1989-1997)

Mohammad Khatami (1997-2005)

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (2005-2013)

Hassan Rouhani (2013-2021)

Ebrahim Raisi (2021-present)