Who Is Masud Pezeshkian, Iran's President-Elect?
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Veteran lawmaker Masud Pezeshkian is Iran’s president-elect. A heart surgeon by training, Pezeshkian is a former deputy parliament speaker who has managed to steer clear of political and corruption scandals that Iran's elite often find themselves in.