Ebrahim Raisi is an Iranian politician and cleric who became the President of Iran in August 2021. He was born on December 14, 1960, in Mashhad, Iran. Before his presidency, Raisi held various judicial positions, including the Chief Justice of Iran from 2019 to 2021. He is known for his conservative views and close ties to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei. Raisi's presidency has focused on economic issues, particularly addressing inflation and unemployment in Iran. He has also emphasized the importance of strengthening the country's relations with allies, such as Russia and China, while maintaining a firm stance against the United States and its policies in the region.