Hassan Rouhani

ModernPoliticianIran1948 — ?

President of Iran who negotiated the nuclear deal.

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Quick Facts

Born

1948

Country

Iran

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)34

Political (20%)45

Influence (20%)60

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)53

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score50.1

Hassan Rouhani — Complete Timeline

2013 AD

Elected President of IranPolitical Action◆ Major

Rouhani won the presidential election with a landslide, promising to improve relations with the West and revive the economy. His victory was seen as a mandate for moderation and reform after the hardline presidency of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

ElectionReformIran

Impact: nationalconstructive

2015 AD

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)Political Action

Rouhani's government negotiated the JCPOA with the P5+1 (US, UK, France, Russia, China, Germany). The deal limited Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, marking a major diplomatic achievement.

Nuclear DealDiplomacySanctions

Impact: globalconstructive

2018 AD

US withdrawal from JCPOAPolitical Action◆ Major

President Trump withdrew the US from the JCPOA and reimposed sanctions. Rouhani's government struggled to maintain the deal with European partners, but the economic pressure led to protests and a currency crisis in Iran.

Nuclear DealSanctionsUS-Iran

Impact: globaldestructive

2019 AD

2019-2020 Iranian protestsPolitical Action◆ Major

Rouhani's government faced nationwide protests over fuel price hikes and economic mismanagement. The protests were violently suppressed, with hundreds killed according to human rights groups, damaging Rouhani's reformist image.

ProtestsSuppressionEconomy

Impact: nationaldestructive