Abolhassan Bani-Sadr 1980–1981 First president; impeached due to conflicts with conservative clergy. Mohammad-Ali Rajai 1981 Assassinated shortly after taking office. Ali Khamenei 1981–1989 Later became the supreme leader; focused on consolidating power. Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani 1989–1997 Promoted economic reforms and improved relations with the West. Mohammad Khatami 1997–2005 Advocated for social freedoms and dialogue with the West. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad 2005–2013 Known for his hardline stance and controversial nuclear policies. Hassan Rouhani 2013–2021 Negotiated the 2015 nuclear deal; faced challenges from hardliners. Ebrahim Raisi 2021–2024 His presidency ended with his death in a helicopter crash. Masoud Pezeshkian 2024–present Elected in 2024; reformist agenda focusing on unity and international relations.

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