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2017-08-04 Persons

5754.

Who was sworn in as Iran's President for a second term?

Hassan Rouhani

Ebrahim Raisi

Mostafa Mir-Salim

Mostafa Hashemi Taba

Answer: Option

Explanation:

Hassan Rouhani officially was sworn in as the President of Iran for a second term. As per Iran's Election Law, a President Elect is required to get the Leader's approval before being sworn-in before the Parliament. Rouhani won the re-election in May 2017, after securing 57% of the votes. He defeated his main contender Ebrahim Raeisi.