Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dead: Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran's new president?
Mohammad Mokhber, 68, has been appointed as Iran's interim president following the death of Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash. Mokhber, Iran's first vice president, now leads a three-person council responsible for organizing a new presidential election within 50 days.
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Who is Mohammad Mokhber? Iran's New President
Want a Loan? Get cash against your Mutual Funds in 4 hoursMohammad Mokhber was born on September 1, 1955. He is considered close to Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who holds ultimate authority in Iran. Mokhber was appointed as first vice president in 2021 following Raisi's election as president.
Diplomatic Relations of Iran's New President In October, Mokhber was part of an Iranian delegation that visited Moscow. During this visit, agreements were made to supply surface-to-surface missiles and additional drones to Russia's military. The delegation included senior officials from Iran's Revolutionary Guards and the Supreme National Security Council.
Mohammad Mokhber: Previous Roles and Sanctions
Before becoming vice president, Mokhber headed Setad, an investment fund associated with the supreme leader. In 2010, the European Union sanctioned Mokhber for alleged involvement in nuclear and ballistic missile activities, but he was removed from the list two years later. In 2013, the U.S. Treasury Department sanctioned Setad and 37 companies it oversaw.
Mohammad Mokhber Setad's Foundation and Function
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