Mohammad Ali Rajai

Mohammad Ali Rajai

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Mohammad Ali Rajai was the second President of Iran, serving from 1981 until his assassination later that year. A close associate of Ayatollah Khomeini, Rajai was known for his strong commitment to the Islamic Revolution and its ideals. His presidency was marked by the challenges of rebuilding a nation recovering from the revolution and the Iran-Iraq War. His life was cut short when he was killed in a bomb attack, making him a martyr in the eyes of many Iranians.

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Mohammad Ali Rajai was assassinated, leading to Ali Khamenei's election as president in 1981.

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Mohammad Ali Rajai was assassinated, leading to Ali Khamenei's election as president.

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·Dominican RepublicDominican Republic· 2026-03-01
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He was elected president in 1981 following the assassination of Mohammad Ali Rajai, another attack blamed on the MEK.

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Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2026-03-01
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Mohammad Ali Rajai was the president of Iran who was assassinated, leading to Khamenei's rise to power.

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Clarín·ArgentinaArgentina· 2026-02-28
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Khamenei was elected president in 1981 following the assassination of Mohammad Ali Rajai.

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The Standard·KenyaKenya· 2026-02-28
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Mohammad Ali Rajai was the president of Iran who was killed in a bombing.

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Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-24
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Mohammad Ali Rajai was the President of Iran before Khamenei took office.

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Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-06-17
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Mohammad Ali Rajai is honored as the second president of Iran and a martyr.

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Hamshahri·IranIran· 2025-02-14
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