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Hassan Rouhani is an Iranian politician and cleric who served as president of Iran from 2013 to 2021. His administration pursued negotiations with the United States and other members of the international community that produced the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, under which Iran accepted limits and monitoring of its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. He was succeeded by Ebrahim Raisi.
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When was Hassan Rouhani president of Iran?
Hassan Rouhani served as president of Iran from 2013 to 2021. He was elected in 2013 and won a second term in 2017.
What political position did Hassan Rouhani represent in Iran?
Rouhani was generally described as a moderate or pragmatic conservative within Iran's political system. He was a cleric and had previously held senior security and nuclear-negotiation roles.
Why did the JCPOA become a major issue after Rouhani's election?
The United States withdrew from the agreement in 2018 under President Donald Trump and restored sanctions. That decision weakened the diplomatic achievement associated with Rouhani's presidency and led to renewed nuclear tensions.
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