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Rafsanjani

[ rahf-sahn-jah-nee ]

/ ˌrɑf sɑnˈdʒɑ ni /

noun

Hojatolislam Ali Akbar Hashemi,born 1935, president of Iran 1989–97.

Example sentences from the Web for rafsanjani

The last president to have a real impact on policy was Rafsanjani (1989 to 1997).

Rowhani's Empty Victory |Andrew Apostolou |June 19, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Then, Moussavi was prime minister, Ali Khamenei was president and Rafsanjani commanded the Revolutionary Guards.

Iran's Hero Was a War Criminal |Geoffrey Robertson |June 8, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
Rafsanjani, who is still politically active, played an important part.

Iran's Hero Was a War Criminal |Geoffrey Robertson |June 8, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
“We do not need people in prison for [demonstrating],” Rafsanjani said.

Former Iranian President Blasts Government |Reza Aslan |July 17, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

Nevertheless, it is no exaggeration to say that whither Rafsanjani goes, so goes the future of Iran.

Friday Surprise in Iran? |Reza Aslan |July 16, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for rafsanjani

Rafsanjani

/ (ˌræfsænˈdʒɑːnɪ) /

noun

Hojatoleslam Hashemi Ali Akbar . born 1934, Iranian politician: president of Iran (1989–97)